City

Franklin, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Heard County  ·  Georgia

👥9,702Population
💰$58,512Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$170,500Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 8.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black8.2%
Asian0.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma121 (2%)
HS Graduate2,302 (38.7%)
Some College1,187 (19.9%)
Associates1,228 (20.6%)
Bachelors436 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree676 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College19.9%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,512 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$170,500 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units4,067
Vacant Units427

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Franklin, GA

Franklin is a city in Georgia, located in Heard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,702 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,512 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30217 9,702 $58,512 $170,500 $797 4.1% 18.7% 72.0%