City

Tallapoosa, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Haralson County  ·  Georgia

👥7,341Population
💰$59,958Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$179,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 10.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic3.3%
Black10.4%
Asian0.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,926 (43%)
Some College973 (21.7%)
Associates551 (12.3%)
Bachelors171 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree802 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College21.7%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,958 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$179,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units3,172
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Tallapoosa, GA

Tallapoosa is a city in Georgia, located in Haralson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,341 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Tallapoosa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,958 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tallapoosa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tallapoosa is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tallapoosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30176 7,341 $59,958 $179,600 $914 2.4% 21.7% 67.7%