City

Townsend, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  McIntosh County  ·  Georgia

👥5,997Population
💰$60,669Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$199,300Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 28.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 6%Race
White64.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Black28.5%
Asian0.6%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma147 (3.4%)
HS Graduate1,515 (34.9%)
Some College744 (17.1%)
Associates627 (14.4%)
Bachelors367 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree941 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College17.1%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,669 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$199,300 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units3,915
Vacant Units1,476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
57%
About Townsend, GA

Townsend is a city in Georgia, located in McIntosh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,997 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Townsend is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,669 is below the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Townsend is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Townsend is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Townsend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31331 5,997 $60,669 $199,300 $698 2.0% 30.1% 87.7%