City

Washington, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkes County  ·  Georgia

👥6,185Population
💰$49,342Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$108,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.1%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 39.8%Other: 1.8%Race
White51.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Black39.8%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma232 (5.3%)
HS Graduate1,880 (42.7%)
Some College761 (17.3%)
Associates421 (9.6%)
Bachelors286 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree819 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College17.3%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,342 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$108,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units3,507
Vacant Units607

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Washington, GA

Washington is a city in Georgia, located in Wilkes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,185 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Washington is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,342 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30673 6,185 $49,342 $108,900 $719 1.5% 25.1% 68.3%