Ware County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 6 ZIP codes · 4 cities
6
ZIP codes
36,033
population (2021)
-0.8%
pop change since 2010
13299
FIPS code
Ware County ZIP code map
About Ware County
Ware County is located in Georgia and contains 6 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,033 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.8% from 36,312 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ware County is 13299.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,033 |
| 2010 population | 36,312 |
| Change | -0.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13299 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ware County
ZIP codes for Ware County, GA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31501 | Waycross | Ware | View map |
| 31502 | Waycross | Ware | View map |
| 31503 | Waycross | Ware | View map |
| 31550 | Manor | Ware | View map |
| 31552 | Millwood | Ware | View map |
| 31564 | Waresboro | Ware | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,904
Population
38.7
Median age
$46,468
Median household income
$23,162
Per capita income
$73,825
Median home value
$384
Median monthly rent
75.1%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
11,732
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,263
Under 5
977
1,538
5–9
1,188
1,389
10–14
1,074
1,491
15–19
1,152
1,102
20–24
851
2,930
25–34
2,264
2,597
35–44
2,007
2,804
45–54
2,168
1,260
55–59
974
1,411
60–64
1,090
2,010
65–74
1,553
1,196
75–84
925
389
85+
301
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,050 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 28,854 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,374 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.4%
Black or African American
27.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,513 | 62.4% |
| Black or African American | 10,860 | 27.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,530 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,363 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 443 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 371 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 161 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
12.7%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
8.7%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $46,468 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.0%
$50k–$100k
33.4%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
8.0%
$300k–$500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,825 |
| Median rent / month | $384 |
| Owner occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 24.4% |
| Single-family detached | 65.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 25.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.7% |
| Electricity | 90.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,231 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 638 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,662 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,117 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,997 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,389 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.7% | 23.6% |
| Married | 43.2% | 54.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
15.5%
HS graduate
35.2%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 540 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 520 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,145 | 43.2% |
| High school | 2,112 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,056 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Professional & management
9.7%
Public administration
7.5%
Retail trade
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.3%
Other services
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Construction
5.4%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
23.6%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
21.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 34.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 25.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 46.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 25.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,688 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 18.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,664 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 839 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 629 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 92 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,958 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 36,788 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 28,827 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 170 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 946 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 254 | 34.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,513 | 9.3% |
| French | 2,109 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 1,423 | 3.8% |
| English | 147 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 113 | 0.3% |
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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