City

Barnesville, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lamar County  ·  Georgia

👥13,425Population
💰$61,852Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$173,300Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 37.1%Asian: 1%Other: 3.4%Race
White57.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Black37.1%
Asian1.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma89 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,729 (33.1%)
Some College1,585 (19.2%)
Associates1,391 (16.9%)
Bachelors728 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,731 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College19.2%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,852 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$173,300 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units5,651
Vacant Units563

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Barnesville, GA

Barnesville is a city in Georgia, located in Lamar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,425 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Barnesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,852 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Barnesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnesville is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barnesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30204 13,425 $61,852 $173,300 $908 5.2% 29.8% 73.5%