City

Menlo, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chattooga County  ·  Georgia

👥2,450Population
💰$49,909Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$132,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊13.8%Unemployment▲ 181% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0%Other: 0.7%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment13.8% ▲ 181% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate397 (26.1%)
Some College323 (21.3%)
Associates192 (12.6%)
Bachelors184 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree415 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College21.3%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,909 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$132,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units1,461
Vacant Units397

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Menlo, GA

Menlo is a city in Georgia, located in Chattooga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,450 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Menlo is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,909 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Menlo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Menlo is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Menlo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30731 2,450 $49,909 $132,800 $825 13.8% 39.4% 72.3%