City

Climax, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Early County  ·  Georgia

👥2,020Population
💰$47,434Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.3%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 8.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White75.3%
Hispanic15.2%
Black8.8%
Asian0.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
34%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate689 (53.7%)
Some College85 (6.6%)
Associates178 (13.9%)
Bachelors112 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree213 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad53.7%
Some College6.6%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,434 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$684/mo
Total Housing Units823
Vacant Units190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Climax, GA

Climax is a city in Georgia, located in Early County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,020 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Climax is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,434 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Climax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $684 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Climax is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Climax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39834 2,020 $47,434 $150,000 $684 1.2% 25.4% 79.3%