City

Talking Rock, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pickens County  ·  Georgia

👥6,086Population
💰$66,595Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$283,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 131% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 131% above avg
No HS Diploma117 (3%)
HS Graduate1,313 (33.5%)
Some College696 (17.8%)
Associates629 (16%)
Bachelors473 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree692 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College17.8%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,595 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$283,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$987/mo
Total Housing Units2,763
Vacant Units448

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Talking Rock, GA

Talking Rock is a city in Georgia, located in Pickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,086 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Talking Rock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,595 is near the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Talking Rock is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $987 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Talking Rock is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Talking Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30175 6,086 $66,595 $283,600 $987 11.3% 29.7% 80.5%