City

Newton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Georgia

👥1,869Population
💰$46,351Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 112% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 49.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White43.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black49.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty31.1% ▲ 211% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 112% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate517 (44.6%)
Some College138 (11.9%)
Associates224 (19.3%)
Bachelors98 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree176 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College11.9%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,351 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$618/mo
Total Housing Units936
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Newton, GA

Newton is a city in Georgia, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,869 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Newton is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,351 is below the national average. Approximately 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Newton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $618 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newton is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Newton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39870 1,869 $46,351 $112,500 $618 10.4% 23.6% 67.7%