County

Columbia County, GA

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Georgia

👥123,119Population
💰$103,054Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$297,623Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.6%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 20.9%Asian: 3.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White61.6%
Hispanic8.1%
Black20.9%
Asian3.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma504 (0.7%)
HS Graduate15,824 (20.9%)
Some College8,879 (11.7%)
Associates11,017 (14.5%)
Bachelors11,508 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree28,076 (37%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad20.9%
Some College11.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,054 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$297,623 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,407/mo
Total Housing Units45,426
Vacant Units6,463

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
67%
About Columbia County, GA

Columbia County is located in Georgia and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 123,119 residents. With a median age of 37.96, it is a relatively young county.

Columbia County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $103,053 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Columbia County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $297,623 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,406. Homeownership rates are high at 80.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Columbia County are majority White (61.64%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Columbia County, GA is a upper-middle-income area in Georgia. The 6 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 Columbia County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30802 Appling 6,375 $88,395 $294,200 $1,001 2.2% 34.4%
39813 Arlington 1,886 $45,385 $114,300 $765 4.2% 36.9%
30809 Evans 54,105 $130,150 $346,600 $1,659 4.8% 59.3%
30813 Grovetown 49,986 $83,890 $270,300 $1,404 4.0% 51.4%
30814 Harlem 10,767 $74,641 $212,500 $502 6.4% 35.9%

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