Mitchell County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
21,521
population (2021)
-8.4%
pop change since 2010
13205
FIPS code
Mitchell County ZIP code map
About Mitchell County
Mitchell County is located in Georgia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,521 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.4% from 23,498 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mitchell County is 13205.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,521 |
| 2010 population | 23,498 |
| Change | -8.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13205 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mitchell County
ZIP codes for Mitchell County, GA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31716 | Baconton | Mitchell | View map |
| 31730 | Camilla | Mitchell | View map |
| 31739 | Cotton | Mitchell | View map |
| 31779 | Pelham | Mitchell | View map |
| 31784 | Sale City | Mitchell | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,611
Population
40.4
Median age
$44,306
Median household income
$23,963
Per capita income
$83,900
Median home value
$719
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
23.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
6,189
Housing units
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
665
Under 5
669
688
5–9
692
681
10–14
685
643
15–19
646
852
20–24
858
1,141
25–34
1,148
1,339
35–44
1,347
1,438
45–54
1,447
644
55–59
648
724
60–64
729
1,157
65–74
1,164
650
75–84
654
151
85+
151
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,929 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 16,682 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,927 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.4%
Black or African American
44.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,278 | 46.4% |
| Black or African American | 9,784 | 44.1% |
| Two or more races | 859 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 552 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 424 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 251 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
10.0%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
15.2%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $44,306 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.8%
$50k–$100k
28.9%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,900 |
| Median rent / month | $719 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 23.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.3% |
| Electricity | 81.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.1% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,836 | 38.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 783 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,248 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,984 | 38.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,633 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,506 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 28.2% |
| Married | 43.9% | 37.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 19.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
5.9%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 256 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 373 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,353 | 53.2% |
| High school | 1,052 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,115 | 17.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Other services
12.4%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Public administration
9.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Professional & management
7.8%
Retail trade
7.6%
Construction
7.5%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.0% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 26.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.4% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
23.9%
Under 18 years
35.4%
18 and over
20.2%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
40.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 35.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.7% |
| No health insurance | 26.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 49.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 26.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,330 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 19.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.0% |
| Public insurance | 44.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,277 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 522 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 443 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,938 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 20,837 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,224 | 78.9% |
| Foreign born | 101 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 673 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 314 | 39.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,149 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 2,075 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 934 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 87 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 62 | 0.3% |
| English | 39 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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