City

Young Harris, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Towns County  ·  Georgia

👥5,154Population
💰$65,122Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$287,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 3.5%Asian: 0%Other: 1.7%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black3.5%
Asian0.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
18%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.8%)
HS Graduate634 (20.6%)
Some College472 (15.3%)
Associates437 (14.2%)
Bachelors338 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,170 (38%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 38%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,122 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$287,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units2,936
Vacant Units812

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Young Harris, GA

Young Harris is a city in Georgia, located in Towns County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,154 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Young Harris is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,122 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Young Harris is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Young Harris is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Young Harris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30582 5,154 $65,122 $287,500 $695 4.0% 49.0% 78.1%