City

Elko, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Georgia

👥1,339Population
💰$138,125Median HH Income▲ 81% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$261,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 27.9%Other: 9.6%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Black27.9%
Other9.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate221 (23.7%)
Some College185 (19.8%)
Associates199 (21.3%)
Bachelors29 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree300 (32.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
HS Grad23.7%
Some College19.8%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.2%Renter: 1.8%Tenure
Owner98.2%
Renter1.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$138,125 ▲ 81% above avg
Median Home Value$261,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units531
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
35%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
66%
About Elko, GA

Elko is a city in Georgia, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,339 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Elko is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $138,125 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elko is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elko is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.9%).

Elko, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Elko
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31025 1,339 $138,125 $261,300 2.0% 35.2% 98.2%