City

Emerson, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bartow County  ·  Georgia

👥1,807Population
💰$76,319Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$191,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.6%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 18%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White70.6%
Hispanic8.5%
Black18.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.1%)
HS Graduate284 (27.2%)
Some College176 (16.9%)
Associates125 (12%)
Bachelors134 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree313 (30%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,319 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$191,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,361/mo
Total Housing Units662
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Emerson, GA

Emerson is a city in Georgia, located in Bartow County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,807 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Emerson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,319 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Emerson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,361 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emerson is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emerson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30137 1,807 $76,319 $191,600 $1,361 6.7% 42.9% 73.4%