City

Forsyth, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Georgia

👥18,311Population
💰$79,529Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$226,300Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 21.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 0.9%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Black21.7%
Asian1.7%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma324 (2.6%)
HS Graduate3,945 (32%)
Some College1,975 (16%)
Associates1,634 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,179 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree3,269 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 16%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,529 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,300 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$884/mo
Total Housing Units7,006
Vacant Units607

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Forsyth, GA

Forsyth is a city in Georgia, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,311 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Forsyth is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,529 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Forsyth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $884 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forsyth is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forsyth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31029 18,311 $79,529 $226,300 $884 5.2% 36.1% 78.2%