City

Thomaston, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Upson County  ·  Georgia

👥24,616Population
💰$50,526Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$150,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 27.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black27.1%
Asian0.4%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma406 (2.8%)
HS Graduate4,959 (33.6%)
Some College2,804 (19%)
Associates2,547 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,517 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree2,508 (17%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 19%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College19.0%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.5%Renter: 39.5%Tenure
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,526 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$150,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units10,903
Vacant Units1,745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Thomaston, GA

Thomaston is a city in Georgia, located in Upson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,616 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Thomaston is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,526 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thomaston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thomaston is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thomaston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30286 24,616 $50,526 $150,700 $781 2.5% 27.3% 60.5%