City

Eatonton, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Putnam County  ·  Georgia

👥21,638Population
💰$62,826Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$213,900Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.7%Hispanic: 7%Black: 26.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White63.7%
Hispanic7.0%
Black26.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma124 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,531 (32%)
Some College1,435 (10.1%)
Associates2,485 (17.6%)
Bachelors1,305 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree4,263 (30.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College10.1%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,826 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$213,900 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units12,532
Vacant Units2,902

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Eatonton, GA

Eatonton is a city in Georgia, located in Putnam County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,638 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Eatonton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,826 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Eatonton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,065 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eatonton is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.72%).

Eatonton, 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 Eatonton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31024 21,638 $62,826 $213,900 $1,065 4.5% 39.4% 81.8%

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