County

Chattooga County, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Georgia

👥27,313Population
💰$48,874Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$104,175Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 8.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Black8.6%
Asian0.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma369 (2.4%)
HS Graduate5,300 (34.8%)
Some College3,122 (20.5%)
Associates2,473 (16.3%)
Bachelors1,568 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree2,379 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College20.5%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,874 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$104,174 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$757/mo
Total Housing Units11,901
Vacant Units1,945

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Chattooga County, GA

Chattooga County is located in Georgia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,313 residents. With a median age of 41.58, it is a middle-aged county.

Chattooga County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,874 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Chattooga County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,174 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $757. Homeownership rates are high at 69.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chattooga County are primarily White (82.88%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Chattooga County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 4 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 Chattooga County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30730 Lyerly 2,104 $47,462 $88,900 $1,082 1.3% 23.8%
30731 Menlo 2,450 $49,909 $132,800 $825 13.8% 39.4%
30747 Summerville 14,720 $48,775 $110,700 $736 3.9% 24.6%
30753 Trion 8,039 $49,111 $87,500 $690 3.2% 24.3%

Look Up a ZIP Code

Enter a ZIP code or city name

Highest Income ZIPs
Cities in Chattooga County
Related
Georgia Rankings