City

Ellenwood, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Georgia

👥43,076Population
💰$76,731Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$233,300Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.7%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 84%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White5.7%
Hispanic7.1%
Black84.0%
Asian1.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma469 (1.7%)
HS Graduate9,003 (32.6%)
Some College2,926 (10.6%)
Associates4,149 (15%)
Bachelors3,288 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree7,775 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,731 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$233,300 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,622/mo
Total Housing Units16,191
Vacant Units1,394

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%
About Ellenwood, GA

Ellenwood is a city in Georgia, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 43,076 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Ellenwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,731 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ellenwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,622 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellenwood is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (84.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30294 43,076 $76,731 $233,300 $1,622 7.2% 40.1% 77.2%