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Ware County, GA
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Ware County, Georgia.
Population
35,976
Land area
899sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Ware County
Ware County at a glance
- Ware County is 79% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,448, 39% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,500 (64% below Georgia) and median rent is $789 a month.
- Its largest cities are Waycross (13,756), Deenwood (2,360) and Sunnyside (1,031).
Local data for Ware County, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices3
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants107
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Ware County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,448
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$109,500
Prices +11.1% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,953), Mexican Americans (993), German Americans (887).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 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
PPP loans
$57.3M
1,154 loans, 8,334 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$157K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ware County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ware County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
288
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 42°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ware County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ware County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ware County, GA?
- Waycross is the largest city or town in Ware County, with about 13,756 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ware County?
- Ware County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31501, 31503, 31550, 31552, 31564.
- What is the population of Ware County, GA?
- About 35,976 people live in Ware County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ware County?
- Ware County borders Coffee County, Baker County, FL, Pierce County, Brantley County, Charlton County, Bacon County, Atkinson County, Clinch County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023