City

Monticello, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Georgia

👥9,859Population
💰$56,961Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$223,100Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 20.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White71.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Black20.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma147 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,736 (43.5%)
Some College893 (14.2%)
Associates853 (13.6%)
Bachelors230 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree1,431 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,961 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$223,100 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,020/mo
Total Housing Units4,264
Vacant Units467

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Monticello, GA

Monticello is a city in Georgia, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,859 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Monticello is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,961 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Monticello is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,020 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monticello is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monticello
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31064 9,859 $56,961 $223,100 $1,020 8.4% 26.4% 82.1%