Upson County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
27,720
population (2021)
+2.1%
pop change since 2010
13293
FIPS code
Upson County ZIP code map
About Upson County
Upson County is located in Georgia and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,720 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.1% from 27,153 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Upson County is 13293.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,720 |
| 2010 population | 27,153 |
| Change | +2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13293 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Upson County
ZIP codes for Upson County, GA (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30285 | The Rock | Upson | View map |
| 30286 | Thomaston | Upson | View map |
| 31097 | Yatesville | Upson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
26,348
Population
40.8
Median age
$50,040
Median household income
$27,501
Per capita income
$153,233
Median home value
$472
Median monthly rent
80.0%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
8,083
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
652
Under 5
633
685
5–9
666
1,254
10–14
1,219
792
15–19
770
849
20–24
826
1,754
25–34
1,704
1,582
35–44
1,537
1,584
45–54
1,539
1,018
55–59
989
792
60–64
769
1,434
65–74
1,394
698
75–84
679
268
85+
261
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,035 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 20,313 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,734 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Black or African American
26.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,950 | 67% |
| Black or African American | 7,044 | 26.3% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 459 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 245 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 214 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $50,040 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.6%
$50k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
18.9%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
6.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,233 |
| Median rent / month | $472 |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% |
| Vacant | 17.2% |
| Single-family detached | 71.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 23.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 36.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.2% |
| Electricity | 57.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.0% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 6.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,328 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 861 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,552 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,035 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,749 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,243 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 20.8% |
| Married | 49.3% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
45.4%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 417 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 469 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,888 | 56.4% |
| High school | 1,540 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,208 | 9.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Professional & management
12.7%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Other services
11.4%
Construction
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Wholesale trade
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Retail trade
4.2%
Public administration
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.8% |
| Service | 26.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 14.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
10.9%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 31.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 29.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 21.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,488 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.6% |
| Public insurance | 41.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,063 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 110 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 81 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,754 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,534 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 21,442 | 83.4% |
| Foreign born | 220 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 594 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 245 | 13.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,498 | 9.5% |
| French | 2,062 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 1,121 | 4.3% |
| Irish | 90 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 70 | 0.3% |
| German | 63 | 0.2% |
| English | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.5% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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