Ben Hill County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
17,158
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
13017
FIPS code
Ben Hill County ZIP code map
About Ben Hill County
Ben Hill County is located in Georgia and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,158 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 17,634 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ben Hill County is 13017.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,158 |
| 2010 population | 17,634 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13017 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ben Hill County
ZIP codes for Ben Hill County, GA (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31750 | Fitzgerald | Ben Hill | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,957
Population
39.0
Median age
$37,972
Median household income
$22,608
Per capita income
$106,500
Median home value
$691
Median monthly rent
57.8%
Home ownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
5,291
Housing units
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
432
Under 5
486
469
5–9
528
717
10–14
806
599
15–19
673
569
20–24
639
976
25–34
1,098
964
35–44
1,085
1,108
45–54
1,246
525
55–59
590
554
60–64
623
888
65–74
998
524
75–84
590
127
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,313 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,644 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,270 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.7%
Black or African American
34.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
3.4%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,453 | 55.7% |
| Black or African American | 6,414 | 34.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 799 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 646 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 381 | 2% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
13.0%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
15.7%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 13.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $37,972 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.6%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,500 |
| Median rent / month | $691 |
| Owner occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter occupied | 42.2% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 61.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 20.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.2% |
| Electricity | 84.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,768 | 37.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 378 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,586 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,660 | 36.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,166 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,309 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 36.7% |
| Married | 43.0% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
HS graduate
48.9%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
8.8%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 141 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 176 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,180 | 55.8% |
| High school | 938 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 472 | 12.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.2%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Retail trade
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
7.0%
Professional & management
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.0% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 23.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
Poverty
All people
25.7%
Under 18 years
39.7%
18 and over
21.2%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
47.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.4% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 32.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 24.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 48.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 24.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 965 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,039 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 394 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 304 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,499 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 17,285 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 14,246 | 79.3% |
| Foreign born | 214 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 458 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 117 | 25.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,599 | 8.9% |
| French | 1,083 | 6% |
| Italian | 856 | 4.8% |
| English | 27 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 22 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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