City

Alto, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Habersham County  ·  Georgia

👥8,738Population
💰$49,005Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$184,600Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.2%Hispanic: 17.6%Black: 6.9%Asian: 2.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White71.2%
Hispanic17.6%
Black6.9%
Asian2.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma243 (5.1%)
HS Graduate1,950 (41.3%)
Some College964 (20.4%)
Associates613 (13%)
Bachelors213 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree736 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College20.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,005 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$184,600 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units2,922
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%
About Alto, GA

Alto is a city in Georgia, located in Habersham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,738 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Alto is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,005 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $630 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alto is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.16%).

Alto, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Alto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30510 8,738 $49,005 $184,600 $630 2.0% 20.1% 70.4%