City

Elberton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Elbert County  ·  Georgia

👥15,107Population
💰$45,368Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$117,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.2%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 29.2%Asian: 1%Other: 4.6%Race
White58.2%
Hispanic6.3%
Black29.2%
Asian1.0%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma91 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,483 (35.5%)
Some College1,801 (18.4%)
Associates1,748 (17.8%)
Bachelors889 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,793 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College18.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,368 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$117,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units7,422
Vacant Units900

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Elberton, GA

Elberton is a city in Georgia, located in Elbert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,107 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Elberton is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,368 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elberton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $866 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elberton is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elberton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30635 15,107 $45,368 $117,900 $866 5.6% 27.4% 69.2%