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Schley County, GA
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Schley County, Georgia.
Population
4,513
Land area
167sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Schley County
Schley County at a glance
- Schley County is 86% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,875 a year, 26% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,900 (53% below Georgia) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Schley County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schley County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$143,900
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), Irish Americans (163), Scottish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,393
1,224 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.5M
FY 2026, $5,607 per person
PPP loans
$6.2M
164 loans, 708 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,531
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Schley County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schley County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
142
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schley County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Schley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Schley County, GA?
- Ellaville is the largest city or town in Schley County, with about 1,668 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Schley County?
- Schley County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31806.
- What is the population of Schley County, GA?
- About 4,513 people live in Schley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Schley County?
- Schley County borders Sumter County, Macon County, Taylor County, Marion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023