City

Damascus, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Georgia

👥867Population
💰$55,871Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$80,900Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.2%Hispanic: 15.1%Black: 58%Other: 0.4%Race
White26.2%
Hispanic15.1%
Black58.0%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
12%
25–44
9%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate248 (47.8%)
Some College49 (9.4%)
Associates76 (14.6%)
Bachelors21 (4%)
Graduate Degree124 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College9.4%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,871 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$80,900 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units468
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Damascus, GA

Damascus is a city in Georgia, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 867 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Damascus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,871 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Damascus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Damascus is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.02%).

Damascus, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Damascus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39841 867 $55,871 $80,900 0.3% 27.9% 94.6%