County

Gilmer County, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥30,680Population
💰$73,746Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$277,052Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.2%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic12.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma844 (4.1%)
HS Graduate6,579 (31.7%)
Some College3,524 (17%)
Associates2,594 (12.5%)
Bachelors2,193 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree5,015 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 17%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College17.0%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,746 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$277,052 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units17,273
Vacant Units5,204

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
57%
About Gilmer County, GA

Gilmer County is located in Georgia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 30,680 residents. With a median age of 49.38, it is a mature county.

Gilmer County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,745 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Gilmer County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $277,052 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $981. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gilmer County are primarily White (84.15%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Gilmer County, GA is a solidly middle-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 Gilmer County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30522 Cherry Log 758 $85,960 $230,300 — 0.0% 33.9%
30539 East Ellijay 101 $24,345 $132,800 — 0.0% 26.5%
30536 Ellijay 9,676 $73,252 $301,900 $1,063 1.8% 38.7%
30540 Ellijay 20,145 $73,771 $267,600 $943 1.6% 33.1%

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