City

Dahlonega, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lumpkin County  ·  Georgia

👥28,758Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$270,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1%Other: 2.5%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.9%
Asian1.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
22%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.71
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma89 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,331 (27.3%)
Some College3,031 (19.1%)
Associates2,082 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,228 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree5,080 (32.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College19.1%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$270,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,080/mo
Total Housing Units11,047
Vacant Units1,396

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%
About Dahlonega, GA

Dahlonega is a city in Georgia, located in Lumpkin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,758 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.83 years.

Economically, Dahlonega is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dahlonega is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,080 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dahlonega is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.93%).

Dahlonega, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dahlonega
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30533 27,524 $70,417 $270,300 $1,080 6.3% 39.8% 76.9%

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