City

Swainsboro, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Emanuel County  ·  Georgia

👥14,232Population
💰$50,935Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$86,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 38.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White50.0%
Hispanic6.7%
Black38.5%
Asian1.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty26.7% ▲ 167% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma279 (3.6%)
HS Graduate2,731 (34.8%)
Some College1,928 (24.6%)
Associates1,044 (13.3%)
Bachelors767 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,088 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 24.6%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College24.6%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,935 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$86,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units5,875
Vacant Units909

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Swainsboro, GA

Swainsboro is a city in Georgia, located in Emanuel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,232 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Swainsboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,935 is below the national average. Approximately 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Swainsboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month.

The population of Swainsboro is less-educated. 23.7% 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 50.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Swainsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30401 14,232 $50,935 $86,400 $776 11.0% 23.7% 55.9%