County

Lumpkin County, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Georgia

👥28,758Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$270,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1%Other: 2.5%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.9%
Asian1.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
22%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.71
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma89 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,331 (27.3%)
Some College3,031 (19.1%)
Associates2,082 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,228 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree5,080 (32.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College19.1%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$270,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,080/mo
Total Housing Units11,047
Vacant Units1,396

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%
About Lumpkin County, GA

Lumpkin County is located in Georgia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes. The county has an estimated population of 28,758 residents. With a median age of 36.83, it is a relatively young county.

Lumpkin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Lumpkin County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $270,300 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,080. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lumpkin County are primarily White (88.93%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30533 Dahlonega 27,524 $70,417 $270,300 $1,080 6.3% 39.8%

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