City

Demorest, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Habersham County  ·  Georgia

👥8,755Population
💰$55,380Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$210,000Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 3.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic5.2%
Black3.8%
Asian0.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,450 (28.9%)
Some College1,010 (20.2%)
Associates975 (19.5%)
Bachelors345 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree1,186 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College20.2%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,380 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$210,000 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,041/mo
Total Housing Units3,386
Vacant Units324

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Demorest, GA

Demorest is a city in Georgia, located in Habersham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,755 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Demorest is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,380 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Demorest is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,041 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Demorest is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Demorest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30535 8,755 $55,380 $210,000 $1,041 2.0% 30.6% 70.4%