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Eastman, GA
City in Dodge County, Georgia.
Population
5,584
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
847
ZIP codes
0
Eastman and its ZIP codes
Eastman at a glance
- Eastman is about 4.5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,394 a year, 32% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,800 (57% below Georgia) and median rent is $770 a month.
Local data for Eastman, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eastman, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,394
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$129,800
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (302), German Americans (140), Colombian Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Eastman.
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
How people get to work
Eastman, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eastman, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eastman, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Eastman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChaunceyCity | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| CadwellTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| ChesterTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MilanCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| RhineTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| AbbevilleCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| CochranCity | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| RentzCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| DexterTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| HawkinsvilleCity | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| McRae-HelenaCity | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| PineviewTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| RochelleCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| AlamoTown | 24 mi | 2 |
| ScotlandCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eastman, GA in?
- Eastman is in Dodge County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Eastman, GA?
- About 5,584 people live in Eastman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eastman?
- Nearby places include Chauncey (9.4 mi), Empire (12 mi), Cadwell (13 mi), Chester (14 mi), Milan (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023