City

Appling, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Georgia

👥6,375Population
💰$88,395Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$294,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.5%Hispanic: 3%Black: 17.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White74.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Black17.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,526 (34.1%)
Some College767 (17.1%)
Associates640 (14.3%)
Bachelors391 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,151 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College17.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,395 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$294,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,001/mo
Total Housing Units2,543
Vacant Units514

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Appling, GA

Appling is a city in Georgia, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,375 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Appling is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,395 is above the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Appling is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $294,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,001 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Appling is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.49%).

Appling, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Appling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30802 6,375 $88,395 $294,200 $1,001 2.2% 34.4% 86.3%