County

Pickens County, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Georgia

👥34,443Population
💰$78,142Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$317,527Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma319 (1.3%)
HS Graduate6,917 (28.7%)
Some College3,447 (14.3%)
Associates4,143 (17.2%)
Bachelors2,020 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree7,260 (30.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College14.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,142 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$317,526 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units16,183
Vacant Units2,775

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
56%
About Pickens County, GA

Pickens County is located in Georgia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 34,443 residents. With a median age of 48.33, it is a mature county.

Pickens County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,142 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Pickens County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $317,526 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,066. Homeownership rates are high at 79.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pickens County are primarily White (91.46%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Pickens County, GA is a middle-income 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 Pickens County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30143 Jasper 26,738 $79,879 $324,900 $1,085 2.3% 41.2%
30148 Marble Hill 909 $104,375 $406,700 — 0.0% 44.9%
30175 Talking Rock 6,086 $66,595 $283,600 $987 11.3% 29.7%

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