County

Union County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥25,232Population
💰$65,704Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂55.8Median Age
🏠$274,838Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma238 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,528 (30.4%)
Some College2,825 (15.5%)
Associates2,509 (13.8%)
Bachelors2,171 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree4,898 (27%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College15.5%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,704 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$274,838 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units14,825
Vacant Units3,992

Income Distribution

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

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Union County, GA

Union County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,232 residents. With a median age of 55.77, it is an older county.

Union County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,703 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Union County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $274,838 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $843. Homeownership rates are high at 82.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Union County are primarily White (92.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Union County, GA is a solidly middle-class area in Georgia. The 3 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 Union County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30512 Blairsville 24,226 $65,815 $274,300 $838 3.5% 38.6%
30572 Suches 1,006 $63,028 $287,800 $985 0.0% 45.1%

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