Checked
Quitman, GA
City in Brooks County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31643.
Population
4,062
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
984
ZIP codes
1
Quitman and its ZIP codes
Quitman at a glance
- Quitman is about 5.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $19,324 a year, 75% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,700 (64% below Georgia) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for Quitman, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quitman, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$19,324
Poverty rate
42.6%
Median home value
$110,700
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
50.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (168), Puerto Ricans (135), French Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brooks County. PPP loans are for Quitman.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,395
3,363 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,163
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $7,590 per person
PPP loans
$13.9M
357 loans, 1,858 jobs reported
How people get to work
Quitman, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quitman, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
252
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quitman, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
24.8%
U.S. 12.1% +12.7 pts
Smoking
24.8%
U.S. 12.8% +12.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
ZIP codes in Quitman
1 in or overlapping Quitman. Population shown
Cities near Quitman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DixieCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| MorvenCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BarwickCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BostonCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| RemertonCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ClyattvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| PavoCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| ValdostaCity | 18 mi | 36 |
| HahiraCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| DasherTown | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| BerlinCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| CecilCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| BemissCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.7 |
| Greenville, FLTown | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Madison, FLCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake ParkCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quitman, GA in?
- Quitman is in Brooks County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Quitman, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Quitman include 31643.
- What is the population of Quitman, GA?
- About 4,062 people live in Quitman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quitman?
- Nearby places include Dixie (6.2 mi), Morven (12 mi), Barwick (13 mi), Boston (14 mi), Remerton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023