City

Harlem, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Georgia

👥10,767Population
💰$74,641Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$212,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 23.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White67.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Black23.1%
Asian1.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,341 (32.6%)
Some College1,139 (15.9%)
Associates1,085 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,145 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree1,433 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College15.9%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,641 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$502/mo
Total Housing Units4,269
Vacant Units425

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Harlem, GA

Harlem is a city in Georgia, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,767 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Harlem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,641 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Harlem is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $502 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harlem is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harlem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30814 10,767 $74,641 $212,500 $502 6.4% 35.9% 79.3%