Gilmer County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 4 ZIP codes · 3 cities
4
ZIP codes
32,026
population (2021)
+13.2%
pop change since 2010
13123
FIPS code
Gilmer County ZIP code map
About Gilmer County
Gilmer County is located in Georgia and contains 4 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 32,026 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.2% from 28,292 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gilmer County is 13123.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 32,026 |
| 2010 population | 28,292 |
| Change | +13.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13123 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gilmer County
ZIP codes for Gilmer County, GA (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30522 | Cherry Log | Gilmer | View map |
| 30536 | Ellijay | Gilmer | View map |
| 30539 | East Ellijay | Gilmer | View map |
| 30540 | Ellijay | Gilmer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
30,155
Population
49.0
Median age
$71,242
Median household income
$34,174
Per capita income
$251,833
Median home value
$806
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
13,820
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
751
Under 5
746
806
5–9
800
871
10–14
864
736
15–19
731
774
20–24
769
1,420
25–34
1,411
1,566
35–44
1,555
1,891
45–54
1,877
1,316
55–59
1,307
1,148
60–64
1,140
2,413
65–74
2,396
1,144
75–84
1,137
294
85+
292
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,826 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 24,329 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,676 | 33.1% |
| Median age | 49.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
Other race
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,060 | 85.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,627 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,536 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,013 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 227 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 203 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
14.2%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
20.8%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $71,242 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
26.6%
$300k–$500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
11.2%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,833 |
| Median rent / month | $806 |
| Owner occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter occupied | 22.9% |
| Vacant | 36.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.2% |
| Electricity | 44.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,763 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 904 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,945 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,628 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,041 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,479 | 52.8% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.1% | 13.4% |
| Married | 54.0% | 58.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 21.0% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 392 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 345 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,708 | 46.3% |
| High school | 1,467 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 930 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.3%
Retail trade
15.2%
Professional & management
12.2%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Other services
10.3%
Construction
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Information
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Public administration
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 27.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.6% |
| Carpool | 37.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.6% |
| Retirement income | 31.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 57.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,729 | 13.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% |
| 18–64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.2% |
| Public insurance | 49.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,658 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 920 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 738 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 106 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,443 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,222 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,970 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 221 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,712 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 905 | 64.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,693 | 15.6% |
| Italian | 4,278 | 14.2% |
| Arab | 2,588 | 8.6% |
| English | 298 | 1% |
| German | 204 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 151 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 142 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 85 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 85.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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