City

Glenwood, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheeler County  ·  Georgia

👥2,941Population
💰$65,037Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$80,600Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 28%Other: 0.5%Race
White65.0%
Hispanic6.2%
Black28.0%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
21%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size4.84
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate926 (58.1%)
Some College172 (10.8%)
Associates211 (13.2%)
Bachelors42 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree235 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 58.1%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad58.1%
Some College10.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,037 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$80,600 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$505/mo
Total Housing Units1,020
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Glenwood, GA

Glenwood is a city in Georgia, located in Wheeler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,941 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Glenwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,037 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Glenwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $505 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenwood is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (64.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30428 2,941 $65,037 $80,600 $505 4.5% 17.4% 62.4%