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Talbot County, GA
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Talbot County, Georgia.
Population
5,742
Land area
391sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Talbot County
Talbot County at a glance
- Talbot County is 92% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,597 a year, 46% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,100 (61% below Georgia) and median rent is $816 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Talbotton (665), Junction City (353) and Woodland (272).
Local data for Talbot County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Talbot County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,597
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$117,100
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
42.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (301), German Americans (228), Scottish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,045
984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,431
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.6M
FY 2026, $8,829 per person
PPP loans
$3.8M
203 loans, 271 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,118
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Talbot County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 42.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Talbot County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
202
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Talbot County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Talbot County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Talbot County, GA?
- Talbotton is the largest city or town in Talbot County, with about 665 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Talbot County?
- Talbot County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31810, 31812, 31827, 31836.
- What is the population of Talbot County, GA?
- About 5,742 people live in Talbot County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Talbot County?
- Talbot County borders Muscogee County, Harris County, Upson County, Meriwether County, Chattahoochee County, Taylor County, Marion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023