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Appling County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Appling County, Georgia.
Population
18,493
Land area
508sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Appling County
Appling County at a glance
- Appling County is 81% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,651 a year, 40% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,700 (75% below Georgia) and median rent is $739 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Baxley (4,888), Graham (629) and Surrency (163).
Local data for Appling County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Appling County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,651
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$76,700
Prices -9.2% in a year
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,611), Irish Americans (893), German Americans (542).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,804
7,777 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $9,359 per person
PPP loans
$32.7M
736 loans, 4,273 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$97.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Appling County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Appling County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
266
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appling County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Appling County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Appling County, GA?
- Baxley is the largest city or town in Appling County, with about 4,888 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Appling County?
- Appling County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31513, 31518, 31563.
- What is the population of Appling County, GA?
- About 18,493 people live in Appling County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Appling County?
- Appling County borders Wayne County, Toombs County, Tattnall County, Pierce County, Jeff Davis County, Bacon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023