County

Johnson County, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥8,968Population
💰$49,719Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$85,829Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.2% Female 37.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 33.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Black33.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma77 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,971 (40%)
Some College1,208 (24.5%)
Associates620 (12.6%)
Bachelors533 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree514 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 24.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College24.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,719 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$85,829 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units3,357
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Johnson County, GA

Johnson County is located in Georgia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,968 residents. With a median age of 42.44, it is a middle-aged county.

Johnson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,718 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Johnson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $85,829 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $680. Homeownership rates are high at 75.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Johnson County are majority White (60.53%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Johnson County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 2 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 Johnson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31049 Kite 1,661 $57,500 $79,800 $692 7.7% 26.6%
31096 Wrightsville 7,307 $47,950 $87,200 $678 5.7% 19.9%

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