County ProfileGA
Wilkes County
Population: 9,565 · 3 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
9,565
People
Median age
46
Housing
Total households
4,133
Income
Median household income
$52,043
Housing
Total housing units
5,254
Employment
Employment rate
47.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
84.7%
County details
Local time 02:49:25(ET)| Name | Wilkes |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 3total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard |
| Area code | 706, 762 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 33.7790312, -82.7479211 |
| Land area | 469.5 sq miles(1,216 km²) |
Map of Wilkes county, Georgia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Wilkes County
Compare the largest cities in Wilkes County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3,754 | $54,219 | 1ZIPs |
| Tignall | 485 | $53,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Rayle | 158 | $52,944 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Wilkes County
Review the most populated postal areas across Wilkes County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS