City

Garfield, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Emanuel County  ·  Georgia

👥1,428Population
💰$60,405Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$116,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 10.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic4.4%
Black10.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate225 (29%)
Some College124 (16%)
Associates138 (17.8%)
Bachelors96 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree187 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 16%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College16.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,405 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$116,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$631/mo
Total Housing Units582
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
56%
About Garfield, GA

Garfield is a city in Georgia, located in Emanuel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,428 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Garfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,405 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Garfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $631 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garfield is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30425 1,428 $60,405 $116,000 $631 3.0% 36.5% 91.6%