City

Clarkesville, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Habersham County  ·  Georgia

👥13,777Population
💰$76,780Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$244,200Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic5.9%
Black1.9%
Asian1.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma118 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,837 (30%)
Some College1,460 (15.5%)
Associates1,346 (14.3%)
Bachelors613 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree3,068 (32.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College15.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,780 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$244,200 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units6,764
Vacant Units1,729

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
53%
About Clarkesville, GA

Clarkesville is a city in Georgia, located in Habersham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,777 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Clarkesville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,780 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarkesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarkesville is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarkesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30523 13,777 $76,780 $244,200 $933 3.1% 39.0% 83.9%