City

Buchanan, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Haralson County  ·  Georgia

👥5,939Population
💰$62,483Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$189,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,680 (47.1%)
Some College568 (15.9%)
Associates411 (11.5%)
Bachelors258 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree589 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,483 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$189,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units2,536
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Buchanan, GA

Buchanan is a city in Georgia, located in Haralson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,939 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Buchanan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,483 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Buchanan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buchanan is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buchanan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30113 5,939 $62,483 $189,600 $911 8.0% 23.8% 75.0%