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Vidalia, GA
City in Toombs County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30474.
Population
10,752
Land area
17.9sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
1
Vidalia and its ZIP codes
Vidalia at a glance
- Vidalia is about 3.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 106th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $49,370 a year, 36% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (48% below Georgia) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Vidalia, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants68
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Vidalia, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,370
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (931), German Americans (676), Mexican Americans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Toombs County. PPP loans are for Vidalia.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,665
11,971 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $5,964 per person
PPP loans
$32.2M
674 loans, 5,709 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vidalia, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vidalia, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
204
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vidalia, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Vidalia
1 in or overlapping Vidalia. Population shown
Cities near Vidalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HiggstonTown | 3.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Santa ClausCity | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LyonsCity | 5.4 mi | 8.4 |
| AileyCity | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| AlstonTown | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| OhoopeeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount VernonCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| TarrytownTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Oak ParkTown | 13 mi | 7.1 |
| UvaldaCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| GlenwoodCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| SopertonCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| CobbtownCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| CollinsCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| ReidsvilleCity | 19 mi | 7.6 |
| StillmoreCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vidalia, GA in?
- Vidalia is in Toombs County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Vidalia, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vidalia include 30474.
- What is the population of Vidalia, GA?
- About 10,752 people live in Vidalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vidalia?
- Nearby places include Higgston (3.5 mi), Santa Claus (5.4 mi), Lyons (5.4 mi), Ailey (9.6 mi), Alston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023