City

Georgetown, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Georgia

👥2,295Population
💰$40,972Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$101,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓17.1%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊28.3%Unemployment▲ 478% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 48.5%Other: 1%Race
White49.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black48.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
16%
25–44
8%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads17.1% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment28.3% ▲ 478% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.7%)
HS Graduate723 (48.4%)
Some College382 (25.6%)
Associates108 (7.2%)
Bachelors128 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree127 (8.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 25.6%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 8.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College25.6%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,972 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$101,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$734/mo
Total Housing Units1,895
Vacant Units875

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Georgetown, GA

Georgetown is a city in Georgia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,295 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Georgetown is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,972 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 28.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Georgetown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $734 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Georgetown is less-educated. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Georgetown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39854 2,295 $40,972 $101,800 $734 28.3% 17.1% 83.1%