City

East Ellijay, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Gilmer County  ·  Georgia

👥101Population
💰$24,345Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$132,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Other: 4%Race
White96.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.42
Below Poverty31.7% ▲ 217% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (47.3%)
HS Graduate8 (8.6%)
Some College23 (24.7%)
Associates5 (5.4%)
Bachelors8 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree5 (5.4%)

Education

No HS: 47.3%HS Grad: 8.6%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 5.4%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 5.4%Edu
No HS47.3%
HS Grad8.6%
Some College24.7%
Associates5.4%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate5.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
31%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,345 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$132,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units79
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
58%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About East Ellijay, GA

East Ellijay is a city in Georgia, located in Gilmer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 101 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, East Ellijay is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,345 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in East Ellijay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Ellijay is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Ellijay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30539 101 $24,345 $132,800 0.0% 26.5% 81.7%