City

Hiawassee, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Towns County  ·  Georgia

👥8,044Population
💰$58,180Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂61.8Median Age
🏠$322,700Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,534 (24.8%)
Some College1,124 (18.2%)
Associates888 (14.4%)
Bachelors717 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,882 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College18.2%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,180 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$322,700 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units6,129
Vacant Units2,210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Hiawassee, GA

Hiawassee is a city in Georgia, located in Towns County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,044 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.8 years.

Economically, Hiawassee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,180 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hiawassee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hiawassee is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hiawassee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30546 8,044 $58,180 $322,700 $877 2.9% 42.1% 81.6%