City

Fairmount, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Gordon County  ·  Georgia

👥4,609Population
💰$62,188Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$135,600Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 5.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Black5.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (2%)
HS Graduate1,197 (41.1%)
Some College623 (21.4%)
Associates418 (14.4%)
Bachelors242 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree372 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College21.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,188 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$135,600 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,007/mo
Total Housing Units1,786
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Fairmount, GA

Fairmount is a city in Georgia, located in Gordon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,609 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Fairmount is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,188 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairmount is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,007 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairmount is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairmount
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30139 4,609 $62,188 $135,600 $1,007 2.8% 21.1% 77.5%