City

Waleska, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Georgia

👥6,320Population
💰$93,250Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$427,800Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
18%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma205 (4.9%)
HS Graduate1,084 (26.1%)
Some College508 (12.2%)
Associates768 (18.5%)
Bachelors259 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree1,327 (32%)

Education

No HS: 4.9%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS4.9%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College12.2%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,250 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$427,800 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,356/mo
Total Housing Units2,731
Vacant Units389

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
56%
About Waleska, GA

Waleska is a city in Georgia, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,320 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Waleska is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,250 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waleska is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $427,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,356 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waleska is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.99%).

Waleska, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Waleska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30183 6,320 $93,250 $427,800 $1,356 6.1% 38.2% 83.7%