County

Newton County, GA

6 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Georgia

👥114,637Population
💰$73,217Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$237,072Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.1%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 45.7%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4%Race
White42.1%
Hispanic6.6%
Black45.7%
Asian1.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma1,016 (1.5%)
HS Graduate21,218 (30.6%)
Some College10,801 (15.6%)
Associates13,138 (18.9%)
Bachelors6,736 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree16,442 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College15.6%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,217 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$237,071 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,403/mo
Total Housing Units42,873
Vacant Units2,402

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
56%
About Newton County, GA

Newton County is located in Georgia and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 114,637 residents. With a median age of 37.07, it is a relatively young county.

Newton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,216 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Newton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $237,071 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,403. Homeownership rates are high at 74.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Newton County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 45.7%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Newton County, GA is a solidly middle-class area in Georgia. The 6 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 Newton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30014 Covington 40,208 $71,055 $253,900 $1,199 6.0% 35.3%
30016 Covington 61,123 $74,276 $218,700 $1,585 7.7% 32.1%
30056 Newborn 2,379 $80,444 $272,200 $979 7.4% 28.0%
30054 Oxford 10,851 $73,750 $271,000 $1,229 3.3% 35.1%
30070 Porterdale 76 $62,589 $166,100 — 0.0% 43.6%

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