City

Nicholson, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Georgia

👥4,703Population
💰$56,049Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$221,800Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 8.5%Asian: 4%Other: 4.5%Race
White77.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black8.5%
Asian4.0%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma155 (5.1%)
HS Graduate1,096 (35.9%)
Some College417 (13.6%)
Associates392 (12.8%)
Bachelors267 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree730 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College13.6%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,049 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$221,800 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units1,973
Vacant Units318

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
57%
About Nicholson, GA

Nicholson is a city in Georgia, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,703 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Nicholson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,049 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nicholson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nicholson is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nicholson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30565 4,703 $56,049 $221,800 $1,063 6.3% 32.6% 76.0%