County

Towns County, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥13,198Population
💰$60,891Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$308,954Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,168 (23.4%)
Some College1,596 (17.2%)
Associates1,325 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,055 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree3,052 (33%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,891 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$308,953 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units9,065
Vacant Units3,022

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Towns County, GA

Towns County is located in Georgia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,198 residents. With a median age of 56.33, it is an older county.

Towns County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,890 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Towns County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $308,953 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $805. Homeownership rates are high at 80.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Towns County are primarily White (93.07%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Towns 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 Towns County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30546 Hiawassee 8,044 $58,180 $322,700 $877 2.9% 42.1%
30582 Young Harris 5,154 $65,122 $287,500 $695 4.0% 49.0%

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