City

Matthews, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Georgia

👥404Population
💰$53,186Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Black: 8.2%Race
White91.8%
Black8.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
37%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate195 (74.1%)
Associates5 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree63 (24%)

Education

HS Grad: 74.1%Associates: 1.9%Graduate: 24%Edu
HS Grad74.1%
Associates1.9%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,186 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units225
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Matthews, GA

Matthews is a city in Georgia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 404 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Matthews is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,186 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Matthews is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Matthews is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Matthews
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30818 404 $53,186 $145,500 0.0% 24.0% 70.0%