City

Morganton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fannin County  ·  Georgia

👥4,194Population
💰$56,391Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$308,500Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black3.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
11%
45–64
36%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (4.3%)
HS Graduate922 (29.9%)
Some College444 (14.4%)
Associates569 (18.4%)
Bachelors327 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree690 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College14.4%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,391 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$308,500 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$996/mo
Total Housing Units3,596
Vacant Units1,711

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
61%
About Morganton, GA

Morganton is a city in Georgia, located in Fannin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,194 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Morganton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,391 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Morganton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $996 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morganton is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morganton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30560 4,194 $56,391 $308,500 $996 7.3% 33.0% 85.0%