County

Upson County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥26,636Population
💰$52,156Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$151,454Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 25.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White67.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Black25.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma419 (2.6%)
HS Graduate5,563 (34.6%)
Some College3,112 (19.4%)
Associates2,713 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,599 (10%)
Graduate Degree2,654 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College19.4%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,156 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$151,453 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units11,709
Vacant Units1,890

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Upson County, GA

Upson County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,636 residents. With a median age of 40.6, it is a middle-aged county.

Upson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,156 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 20.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Upson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $151,453 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $774. Homeownership rates are high at 62.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Upson County are majority White (67.19%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Upson County, GA is a working-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 Upson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30285 The Rock 803 $80,652 7.3% 5.0%
30286 Thomaston 24,616 $50,526 $150,700 $781 2.5% 27.3%
31097 Yatesville 1,217 $66,328 $166,700 $645 0.8% 24.4%