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Brooks County, GA
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Brooks County, Georgia.
Population
16,293
Land area
493sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Brooks County
Brooks County at a glance
- Brooks County is 83% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,807 a year, 39% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,200 (54% below Georgia) and median rent is $809 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Quitman (4,062), Pavo (901) and Morven (553).
Local data for Brooks County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooks County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,807
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$139,200
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,430), German Americans (770), Mexican Americans (583).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,395
3,363 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,163
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $7,590 per person
PPP loans
$19.2M
570 loans, 2,531 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$56.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Brooks County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooks County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
252
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooks County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Brooks County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Brooks County, GA?
- Quitman is the largest city or town in Brooks County, with about 4,062 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Brooks County?
- Brooks County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31625, 31629, 31638, 31643, 31720.
- What is the population of Brooks County, GA?
- About 16,293 people live in Brooks County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Brooks County?
- Brooks County borders Lowndes County, Colquitt County, Thomas County, Madison County, FL, Cook County, Jefferson County, FL, Hamilton County, FL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023