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Irwin County, GA
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Irwin County, Georgia.
Population
9,285
Land area
354sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Irwin County
Irwin County at a glance
- Irwin County is 86% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,384 a year, 34% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,600 (65% below Georgia) and median rent is $865 a month.
Local data for Irwin County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Irwin County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,384
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$105,600
Prices +4.4% in a year
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (621), Irish Americans (474), German Americans (274).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,239
1,930 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,144
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.1M
FY 2026, $6,733 per person
PPP loans
$15.8M
613 loans, 2,747 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Irwin County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Irwin County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
217
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Irwin County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Irwin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Irwin County, GA?
- Ocilla is the largest city or town in Irwin County, with about 3,100 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Irwin County?
- Irwin County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31733, 31774, 31798.
- What is the population of Irwin County, GA?
- About 9,285 people live in Irwin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Irwin County?
- Irwin County borders Coffee County, Tift County, Berrien County, Ben Hill County, Turner County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023