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Dodge County, GA
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Dodge County, Georgia.
Population
19,805
Land area
496sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Dodge County
Dodge County at a glance
- Dodge County is 79% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,587, 33% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,100 (61% below Georgia) and median rent is $723 a month.
- Its largest cities are Eastman (5,584), Chester (1,808) and Milan (842).
Local data for Dodge County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dodge County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,587
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$118,100
Prices -0.3% in a year
Median rent
$723/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (991), German Americans (485), Mexican Americans (260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,453
5,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,160 per person
PPP loans
$27.7M
787 loans, 3,323 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$25.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dodge County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dodge County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
259
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dodge County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dodge County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dodge County, GA?
- Eastman is the largest city or town in Dodge County, with about 5,584 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dodge County?
- Dodge County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31011, 31012, 31023, 31077.
- What is the population of Dodge County, GA?
- About 19,805 people live in Dodge County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dodge County?
- Dodge County borders Laurens County, Bleckley County, Telfair County, Pulaski County, Wilcox County, Wheeler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023