County

Franklin County, GA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Georgia

👥27,377Population
💰$54,060Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$159,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 7.9%Asian: 2.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Black7.9%
Asian2.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma315 (1.9%)
HS Graduate5,454 (33.7%)
Some College2,747 (17%)
Associates2,669 (16.5%)
Bachelors1,862 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree3,136 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 17%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College17.0%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,060 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$159,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units12,400
Vacant Units2,313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Franklin County, GA

Franklin County is located in Georgia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,377 residents. With a median age of 39.19, it is a middle-aged county.

Franklin County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,060 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Franklin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $159,700 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $776. Homeownership rates are high at 76.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Franklin County are primarily White (80.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Franklin County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 5 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 Franklin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30520 Canon 4,617 $52,813 $109,200 $837 3.0% 29.4%
30521 Carnesville 6,176 $55,618 $166,400 $743 5.7% 25.1%
30553 Lavonia 8,454 $52,146 $168,800 $776 5.9% 33.0%
30662 Royston 8,088 $55,583 $173,900 $769 5.6% 33.7%