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Sunnyside, GA
Census-designated place in Ware County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31501.
Population
1,031
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
727
ZIP codes
1
Sunnyside and its ZIP codes
Sunnyside at a glance
- Sunnyside is about 3.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,283 a year, 43% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 (49% below Georgia).
Local data for Sunnyside, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunnyside, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,283
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$154,900
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ware County. PPP loans are for Sunnyside.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,683
14,273 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$240M
FY 2026, $6,613 per person
How people get to work
Sunnyside, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone97.2%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunnyside, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunnyside, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Sunnyside
1 in or overlapping Sunnyside. Population shown
Cities near Sunnyside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeenwoodCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.4 |
| WaycrossCity | 2.6 mi | 11.9 |
| BlackshearCity | 6.9 mi | 5.1 |
| WaresboroCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| Dixie UnionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| HobokenCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| PattersonCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ManorCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| OffermanCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| MillwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| NahuntaCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| ArgyleTown | 22 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunnyside, GA in?
- Sunnyside is in Ware County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Sunnyside, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sunnyside include 31501.
- What is the population of Sunnyside, GA?
- About 1,031 people live in Sunnyside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunnyside?
- Nearby places include Deenwood (2 mi), Waycross (2.6 mi), Blackshear (6.9 mi), Waresboro (8.1 mi), Dixie Union (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023