City

Girard, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Burke County  ·  Georgia

👥739Population
💰$80,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$45,200Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊14.3%Unemployment▲ 192% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.6%Black: 42.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White55.6%
Black42.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment14.3% ▲ 192% above avg
HS Graduate165 (34%)
Some College78 (16.1%)
Associates139 (28.7%)
Bachelors44 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree59 (12.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 34%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 28.7%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
HS Grad34.0%
Some College16.1%
Associates28.7%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$45,200 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units548
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Girard, GA

Girard is a city in Georgia, located in Burke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 739 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Girard is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,625 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Girard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Girard is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Girard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30426 739 $80,625 $45,200 14.3% 21.2% 94.0%