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Adel, GA
City in Cook County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31620.
Population
5,641
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
636
ZIP codes
1
Adel and its ZIP codes
Adel at a glance
- Adel is about 3.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,618, 44% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 (49% below Georgia) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Adel, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adel, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,618
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (549), Irish Americans (256), Guatemalan Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Adel.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,972
4,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,432
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $6,233 per person
PPP loans
$16.41M
370 loans, 2,613 jobs reported
How people get to work
Adel, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled20.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adel, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
178
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adel, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Adel
1 in or overlapping Adel. Population shown
Cities near Adel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SparksTown | 3.9 mi | 4 |
| CecilCity | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| HahiraCity | 9 mi | 3.1 |
| EllentonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| LenoxTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| NashvilleCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| BerlinCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MorvenCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Ray CityCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Moody AFBCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| BemissCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| OmegaCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Norman ParkCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| RemertonCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ValdostaCity | 21 mi | 36 |
| EnigmaTown | 21 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adel, GA in?
- Adel is in Cook County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Adel, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Adel include 31620.
- What is the population of Adel, GA?
- About 5,641 people live in Adel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adel?
- Nearby places include Sparks (3.9 mi), Cecil (4.9 mi), Hahira (9 mi), Ellenton (11 mi), Lenox (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023