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Cornelia, GA
City in Habersham County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30531.
Population
4,992
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,203
ZIP codes
1
Cornelia and its ZIP codes
Cornelia at a glance
- Cornelia is about 6.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,775 a year, 49% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,900 (24% below Georgia) and median rent is $942 a month.
Local data for Cornelia, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cornelia, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,775
Poverty rate
30.3%
Median home value
$231,900
Median rent
$942/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (599), German Americans (447), Guatemalan Americans (409).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Habersham County. PPP loans are for Cornelia.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,620
15,755 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$307M
FY 2026, $6,674 per person
How people get to work
Cornelia, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled20.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cornelia, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
393
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 30°F
58.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cornelia, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.2%
U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cornelia
1 in or overlapping Cornelia. Population shown
Cities near Cornelia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount AiryTown | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
| BaldwinCity | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| DemorestCity | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| AltoTown | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RaoulCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 2.5 |
| LulaCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| ToccoaCity | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| HomerTown | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| ClevelandCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| ClermontTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| YonahCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| GillsvilleCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Tallulah FallsTown | 16 mi | 8.3 |
| HelenCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cornelia, GA in?
- Cornelia is in Habersham County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Cornelia, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cornelia include 30531.
- What is the population of Cornelia, GA?
- About 4,992 people live in Cornelia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cornelia?
- Nearby places include Mount Airy (1.3 mi), Baldwin (2.8 mi), Demorest (3.3 mi), Alto (4.8 mi), Raoul (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023