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Coffee County, GA
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Coffee County, Georgia.
Population
43,347
Land area
592sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Coffee County
Coffee County at a glance
- Coffee County is 61% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,683 a year, 34% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,900 (58% below Georgia) and median rent is $710 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Douglas (11,749), Nicholls (3,434) and Broxton (1,031).
Local data for Coffee County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coffee County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,683
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$128,900
Prices -3.9% in a year
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,489), Irish Americans (2,283), German Americans (1,654).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,709
17,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,553
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$271M
FY 2026, $6,291 per person
PPP loans
$86.6M
2,451 loans, 11,211 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$243K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Coffee County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coffee County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
383
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coffee County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Coffee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Coffee County, GA?
- Douglas is the largest city or town in Coffee County, with about 11,749 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Coffee County?
- Coffee County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31512, 31519, 31533, 31535, 31554.
- What is the population of Coffee County, GA?
- About 43,347 people live in Coffee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Coffee County?
- Coffee County borders Ware County, Berrien County, Ben Hill County, Jeff Davis County, Telfair County, Bacon County, Irwin County, Atkinson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023