Checked
Deenwood, GA
Census-designated place in Ware County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31501.
Population
2,360
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
704
ZIP codes
1
Deenwood and its ZIP codes
Deenwood at a glance
- Deenwood is about 3.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,045, 26% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (55% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
Local data for Deenwood, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deenwood, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,045
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (259), Mexican Americans (126), German Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ware County. PPP loans are for Deenwood.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,683
14,273 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$240M
FY 2026, $6,613 per person
How people get to work
Deenwood, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.1%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deenwood, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deenwood, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Deenwood
1 in or overlapping Deenwood. Population shown
Cities near Deenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| WaycrossCity | 2.9 mi | 11.9 |
| WaresboroCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3 |
| BlackshearCity | 8.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Dixie UnionCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| HobokenCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| ManorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| PattersonCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| OffermanCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| ArgyleTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| AxsonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| CogdellCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deenwood, GA in?
- Deenwood is in Ware County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Deenwood, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Deenwood include 31501.
- What is the population of Deenwood, GA?
- About 2,360 people live in Deenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deenwood?
- Nearby places include Sunnyside (2 mi), Waycross (2.9 mi), Waresboro (6.2 mi), Blackshear (8.4 mi), Dixie Union (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023