City

Sylvania, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Screven County  ·  Georgia

👥11,606Population
💰$48,728Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$121,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 41.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White53.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black41.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma158 (2.1%)
HS Graduate3,176 (41.4%)
Some College1,085 (14.1%)
Associates1,341 (17.5%)
Bachelors689 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,225 (16%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College14.1%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,728 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$121,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$624/mo
Total Housing Units5,425
Vacant Units1,528

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Sylvania, GA

Sylvania is a city in Georgia, located in Screven County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,606 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Sylvania is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,728 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sylvania is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $624 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sylvania is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sylvania
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30467 11,606 $48,728 $121,800 $624 6.0% 24.9% 71.0%