City

Palmetto, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Georgia

👥10,714Population
💰$71,792Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$252,300Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.7%Hispanic: 17.9%Black: 41.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White35.7%
Hispanic17.9%
Black41.8%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma215 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,878 (30.2%)
Some College838 (13.5%)
Associates1,057 (17%)
Bachelors332 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree1,899 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College13.5%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,792 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$252,300 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,224/mo
Total Housing Units4,641
Vacant Units753

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Palmetto, GA

Palmetto is a city in Georgia, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,714 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Palmetto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,792 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmetto is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,224 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmetto is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 41.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Palmetto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30268 10,714 $71,792 $252,300 $1,224 1.7% 35.9% 65.8%