Wilkes County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
9,513
population (2021)
-10.2%
pop change since 2010
13317
FIPS code
Wilkes County ZIP code map
About Wilkes County
Wilkes County is located in Georgia and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,513 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.2% from 10,593 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wilkes County is 13317.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,513 |
| 2010 population | 10,593 |
| Change | -10.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13317 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wilkes County
ZIP codes for Wilkes County, GA (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30660 | Rayle | Wilkes | View map |
| 30668 | Tignall | Wilkes | View map |
| 30673 | Washington | Wilkes | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,749
Population
47.0
Median age
$55,690
Median household income
$29,681
Per capita income
$106,133
Median home value
$679
Median monthly rent
68.1%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
4,216
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
258
Under 5
215
327
5–9
273
289
10–14
240
247
15–19
206
290
20–24
242
644
25–34
537
561
35–44
468
623
45–54
519
425
55–59
354
391
60–64
326
671
65–74
559
470
75–84
392
121
85+
101
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,932 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 7,817 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,314 | 19.9% |
| Median age | 47.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.4%
Black or African American
36.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Other race
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,414 | 53.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,720 | 36.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 382 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 276 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $55,690 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.7%
$50k–$100k
30.3%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,133 |
| Median rent / month | $679 |
| Owner occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter occupied | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 32.5% |
| Single-family detached | 65.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 26.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.0% |
| Electricity | 58.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.3% |
| Wood | 7.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,793 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 155 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 917 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,261 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 906 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,729 | 35.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 22.0% |
| Married | 50.4% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
13.5%
HS graduate
45.1%
Some college, no degree
14.7%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 145 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 141 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 953 | 49.3% |
| High school | 403 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 338 | 13.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Professional & management
11.0%
Retail trade
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.8% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.5% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 12.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.5% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
24.9%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
9.7%
Female-led households
22.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.3% |
| Retirement income | 31.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 33.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.3% |
| No physical activity | 34.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 14.9% |
| No health insurance | 24.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 514 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 41.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 26.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,276 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 206 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 200 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,476 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 9,344 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,064 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 132 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 273 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 41 | 28.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 959 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 795 | 8.2% |
| Italian | 399 | 4.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
| English | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 77.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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