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Peach County, GA
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Peach County, Georgia.
Population
28,560
Land area
150sq mi
People per sq mi
190
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Peach County
Peach County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $71,293 a year, 8% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,800 (31% below Georgia) and median rent is $940 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fort Valley (8,858) and Byron (5,971).
Local data for Peach County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peach County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,293
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$207,800
Prices -1.1% in a year
Median rent
$940/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,831), Mexican Americans (1,617), German Americans (1,224).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,333
10,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,711
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $9,814 per person
PPP loans
$46.2M
1,425 loans, 5,151 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$79.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Peach County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peach County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
215
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peach County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Peach County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Peach County, GA?
- Fort Valley is the largest city or town in Peach County, with about 8,858 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Peach County?
- Peach County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31008, 31030.
- What is the population of Peach County, GA?
- About 28,560 people live in Peach County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Peach County?
- Peach County borders Houston County, Crawford County, Macon County, Taylor County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023