City

Vidalia, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Toombs County  ·  Georgia

👥17,125Population
💰$54,713Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$143,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 25.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6.9%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic8.7%
Black25.4%
Asian1.3%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma194 (2%)
HS Graduate3,078 (31.9%)
Some College1,249 (12.9%)
Associates1,955 (20.2%)
Bachelors859 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,324 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,713 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$143,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units7,171
Vacant Units863

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Vidalia, GA

Vidalia is a city in Georgia, located in Toombs County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,125 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Vidalia is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,713 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vidalia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vidalia is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (57.48%).

Vidalia, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Vidalia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30474 17,125 $54,713 $143,200 $746 3.7% 33.0% 63.7%