County

Lamar County, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥17,225Population
💰$63,203Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$185,853Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 31.5%Asian: 1%Other: 3.8%Race
White63.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black31.5%
Asian1.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,397 (31.8%)
Some College2,294 (21.5%)
Associates1,681 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,055 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,162 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College21.5%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,203 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$185,852 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$913/mo
Total Housing Units7,208
Vacant Units736

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Lamar County, GA

Lamar County is located in Georgia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,225 residents. With a median age of 39.04, it is a middle-aged county.

Lamar County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,202 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.

Housing in Lamar County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $185,852 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $913. Homeownership rates are high at 75.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lamar County are majority White (63.29%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lamar County, GA is a solidly middle-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 Lamar County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30204 Barnesville 13,425 $61,852 $173,300 $908 5.2% 29.8%
30257 Milner 3,800 $67,974 $230,200 $931 1.8% 31.2%

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