City

Homer, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Banks County  ·  Georgia

👥3,087Population
💰$95,645Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$273,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.7%
Asian1.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.7%)
HS Graduate620 (32%)
Some College282 (14.6%)
Associates377 (19.5%)
Bachelors206 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree418 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College14.6%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,645 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$273,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$974/mo
Total Housing Units1,261
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Homer, GA

Homer is a city in Georgia, located in Banks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,087 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Homer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,645 is above the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Homer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $273,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $974 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Homer is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Homer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30547 3,087 $95,645 $273,000 $974 0.4% 32.2% 69.7%