County

Calhoun County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥11,095Population
💰$41,228Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$103,947Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓18.4%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 159% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 61.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White33.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black61.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty28.5% ▲ 185% above avg
College Grads18.4% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 159% above avg
No HS Diploma138 (2.1%)
HS Graduate2,452 (37.9%)
Some College1,476 (22.8%)
Associates1,240 (19.1%)
Bachelors399 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree772 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College22.8%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.2%Renter: 43.8%Tenure
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,228 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$103,947 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units4,529
Vacant Units1,023

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Calhoun County, GA

Calhoun County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,095 residents. With a median age of 40.06, it is a middle-aged county.

Calhoun County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $41,227 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 12.7%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 28.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Calhoun County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $103,947 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $720.

The residents of Calhoun County are majority Black (61.38%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Calhoun County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Calhoun County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39842 Dawson 7,780 $41,181 $108,800 $728 9.4% 19.2%
39866 Morgan 2,012 $42,917 $90,200 22.6% 11.1%
39886 Shellman 1,303 $38,897 $96,200 $675 16.7% 25.3%