County

White County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥28,582Population
💰$70,015Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$265,885Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black2.0%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma270 (1.5%)
HS Graduate5,271 (29.7%)
Some College3,460 (19.5%)
Associates2,480 (14%)
Bachelors1,434 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree4,817 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College19.5%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,015 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$265,885 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,002/mo
Total Housing Units14,084
Vacant Units3,599

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
54%
About White County, GA

White County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,582 residents. With a median age of 45.71, it is a mature county.

White County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,015 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.6% is above the national average.

Housing in White County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $265,885 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,002. Homeownership rates are high at 77.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of White County are primarily White (90.05%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

White 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 White County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30528 Cleveland 23,757 $69,592 $258,900 $1,028 3.3% 32.8%
30545 Helen 841 $76,477 $308,700 $842 1.6% 53.7%
30571 Sautee Nacoochee 3,984 $71,176 $298,500 $884 4.0% 42.9%