Telfair County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 5 ZIP codes · 4 cities
5
ZIP codes
12,414
population (2021)
-24.8%
pop change since 2010
13271
FIPS code
Telfair County ZIP code map
About Telfair County
Telfair County is located in Georgia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,414 as of 2021,
a decrease of
24.8% from 16,500 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Telfair County is 13271.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,414 |
| 2010 population | 16,500 |
| Change | -24.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13271 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Telfair County
ZIP codes for Telfair County, GA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31037 | Mc Rae Helena | Telfair | View map |
| 31055 | Mc Rae Helena | Telfair | View map |
| 31083 | Scotland | Telfair | View map |
| 31544 | Jacksonville | Telfair | View map |
| 31549 | Lumber City | Telfair | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,601
Population
39.7
Median age
$38,272
Median household income
$17,430
Per capita income
$86,733
Median home value
$364
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
23.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
2,715
Housing units
6.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
195
Under 5
171
275
5–9
242
691
10–14
610
279
15–19
246
162
20–24
143
411
25–34
362
702
35–44
618
531
45–54
469
332
55–59
292
250
60–64
220
410
65–74
361
215
75–84
189
120
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,490 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,111 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,400 | 21.3% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.4%
Black or African American
28.3%
Hispanic or Latino
14.8%
Two or more races
9.1%
Other race
6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,182 | 41.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,862 | 28.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,498 | 14.8% |
| Two or more races | 923 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 615 | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
18.3%
$25k–$35k
16.0%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $38,272 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.9%
$50k–$100k
33.0%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k–$300k
7.6%
$300k–$500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,733 |
| Median rent / month | $364 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 40.9% |
| Single-family detached | 66.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 27.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% |
| Electricity | 80.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 901 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 67 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 191 | 9.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 805 | 33.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 559 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 864 | 43.6% |
| Average household size | 3.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.5% | 31.2% |
| Married | 41.7% | 38.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
HS graduate
49.1%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
2.7%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 119 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 111 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,597 | 48.2% |
| High school | 390 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 382 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Public administration
11.6%
Retail trade
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Professional & management
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
5.9%
Construction
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Information
0.7%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.6% |
| Service | 29.6% |
| Sales & office | 7.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 25.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.0% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 11.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 93.4% |
| Carpool | 1.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
23.3%
Under 18 years
30.8%
18 and over
17.5%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.2% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 32.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.1% |
| No physical activity | 37.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 16.2% |
| No health insurance | 29.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 43.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 29.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 396 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.1% |
| Public insurance | 50.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,235 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 645 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 645 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,838 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 7,804 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,734 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 34 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 763 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 25 | 1.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 433 | 5% |
| French | 369 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 187 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.4% |
| Internet access | 75.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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