City

Quitman, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Brooks County  ·  Georgia

👥9,848Population
💰$43,324Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$97,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓20.0%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.5%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 42.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White48.5%
Hispanic6.2%
Black42.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads20.0% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma104 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,634 (42.9%)
Some College885 (14.4%)
Associates1,286 (21%)
Bachelors417 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree807 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College14.4%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,324 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$97,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$757/mo
Total Housing Units4,522
Vacant Units884

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Quitman, GA

Quitman is a city in Georgia, located in Brooks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,848 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Quitman is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,324 is below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Quitman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $757 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Quitman is less-educated. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.5%.

Quitman, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Quitman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31643 9,848 $43,324 $97,200 $757 6.5% 20.0% 69.4%