City

Cornelia, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Habersham County  ·  Georgia

👥11,044Population
💰$55,403Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$195,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.8%Hispanic: 24.3%Black: 3.3%Asian: 4.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White65.8%
Hispanic24.3%
Black3.3%
Asian4.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma214 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,801 (29.5%)
Some College755 (12.4%)
Associates955 (15.7%)
Bachelors371 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree2,000 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,403 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$195,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units4,744
Vacant Units645

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Cornelia, GA

Cornelia is a city in Georgia, located in Habersham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,044 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Cornelia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,403 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cornelia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $951 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cornelia is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cornelia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30531 11,044 $55,403 $195,300 $951 2.9% 38.9% 66.0%