City

Mount Vernon, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Georgia

👥3,360Population
💰$36,415Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂33.8Median Age
🏠$91,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊13.4%Unemployment▲ 174% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.0% Female 39.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.3%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 43.2%Asian: 1%Other: 7.4%Race
White44.3%
Hispanic3.7%
Black43.2%
Asian1.0%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
21%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment13.4% ▲ 174% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.9%)
HS Graduate480 (28.7%)
Some College430 (25.7%)
Associates257 (15.4%)
Bachelors188 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree287 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College25.7%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,415 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$91,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units1,274
Vacant Units296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Mount Vernon, GA

Mount Vernon is a city in Georgia, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,360 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,415 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $630 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30445 3,360 $36,415 $91,200 $630 13.4% 28.4% 67.1%