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Turner County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Turner County, Georgia.
Population
8,939
Land area
285sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Turner County
Turner County at a glance
- Turner County is 83% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,799 a year, 52% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (68% below Georgia) and median rent is $679 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ashburn (4,231), Sycamore (1,096) and Rebecca (284).
Local data for Turner County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Turner County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,799
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$97,300
Prices +20.8% in a year
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (453), German Americans (439), Mexican Americans (384).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,907
1,800 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,907
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.19M
FY 2026, $6,572 per person
PPP loans
$22.64M
934 loans, 2,256 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51.46K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Turner County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Turner County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
213
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Turner County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Turner County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Turner County, GA?
- Ashburn is the largest city or town in Turner County, with about 4,231 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Turner County?
- Turner County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31714, 31783, 31790.
- What is the population of Turner County, GA?
- About 8,939 people live in Turner County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Turner County?
- Turner County borders Tift County, Worth County, Crisp County, Ben Hill County, Irwin County, Wilcox County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023