Towns County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
12,875
population (2021)
+23.0%
pop change since 2010
13281
FIPS code
Towns County ZIP code map
About Towns County
Towns County is located in Georgia and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,875 as of 2021,
an increase of
23% from 10,471 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Towns County is 13281.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,875 |
| 2010 population | 10,471 |
| Change | +23.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13281 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Towns County
ZIP codes for Towns County, GA (2)
Demographics & statistics
13,020
Population
56.0
Median age
$56,706
Median household income
$34,336
Per capita income
$274,550
Median home value
$792
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
7,801
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
195
Under 5
214
302
5–9
330
147
10–14
161
419
15–19
458
407
20–24
445
488
25–34
534
451
35–44
493
616
45–54
674
341
55–59
373
626
60–64
685
1,239
65–74
1,354
747
75–84
816
241
85+
264
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,636 | 12.8% |
| 18 and over | 11,384 | 87.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,661 | 34.7% |
| Median age | 56.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.4%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Black or African American
1.5%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,273 | 92.4% |
| Two or more races | 404 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 263 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
11.4%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $56,706 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
25.5%
$300k–$500k
32.0%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,550 |
| Median rent / month | $792 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.4% |
| Vacant | 35.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 16.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.9% |
| Electricity | 55.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 5.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,148 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 247 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 780 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,518 | 26.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 918 | 16.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,953 | 52.0% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.5% | 22.7% |
| Married | 59.0% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 141 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 185 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 607 | 25.9% |
| High school | 458 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,075 | 40.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Construction
7.8%
Public administration
5.4%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 22.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.4% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.9% |
| Carpool | 16.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
26.7%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
39.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.6% |
| Retirement income | 37.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,068 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 49.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,611 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 67 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 62 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,688 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 12,528 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,401 | 49.2% |
| Foreign born | 160 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 332 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 207 | 64.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,286 | 17.6% |
| Italian | 2,156 | 16.6% |
| Arab | 1,482 | 11.4% |
| English | 161 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 37 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.3% |
| German | 31 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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