City

Ball Ground, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Georgia

👥18,035Population
💰$105,561Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$364,300Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.3%
Asian1.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma172 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,669 (31%)
Some College1,801 (15.2%)
Associates1,565 (13.2%)
Bachelors814 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree3,803 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College15.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,561 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$364,300 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,120/mo
Total Housing Units6,536
Vacant Units256

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
61%
About Ball Ground, GA

Ball Ground is a city in Georgia, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,035 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Ball Ground is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,561 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ball Ground is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,120 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ball Ground is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ball Ground
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30107 18,035 $105,561 $364,300 $1,120 4.3% 39.1% 88.0%