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Sylvester, GA
City in Worth County, Georgia.
Population
5,489
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
836
ZIP codes
0
Sylvester and its ZIP codes
Sylvester at a glance
- Sylvester is about 4.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,417 a year, 24% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (62% below Georgia) and median rent is $896 a month.
Local data for Sylvester, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sylvester, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,417
Poverty rate
27.9%
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (298), German Americans (230), Scottish Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worth County. PPP loans are for Sylvester.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,720
3,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,969 per person
How people get to work
Sylvester, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sylvester, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sylvester, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Sylvester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PoulanCity | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| SumnerTown | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Ty TyCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SycamoreCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| DoerunCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 22 |
| AshburnCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| AlbanyCity | 18 mi | 55.1 |
| OmegaCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| PhillipsburgCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| TiftonCity | 20 mi | 13 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Norman ParkCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| WarwickCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| ArabiTown | 21 mi | 6.3 |
| Sale CityCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sylvester, GA in?
- Sylvester is in Worth County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Sylvester, GA?
- About 5,489 people live in Sylvester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sylvester?
- Nearby places include Poulan (3.1 mi), Sumner (5.9 mi), Ty Ty (12 mi), Sycamore (15 mi), Doerun (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023