City

Chickamauga, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Georgia

👥16,847Population
💰$71,538Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$207,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black3.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma172 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,400 (33.6%)
Some College1,774 (17.5%)
Associates1,375 (13.6%)
Bachelors837 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree2,563 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College17.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,538 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$207,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units6,957
Vacant Units579

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Chickamauga, GA

Chickamauga is a city in Georgia, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,847 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Chickamauga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,538 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chickamauga is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chickamauga is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chickamauga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30707 16,847 $71,538 $207,500 $888 5.4% 33.6% 83.2%