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Ephesus, GA
City in Heard County, Georgia.
Population
642
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
174
ZIP codes
0
Ephesus and its ZIP codes
Ephesus at a glance
- The median household income is $61,250, 21% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,600 (50% below Georgia) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Ephesus, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ephesus, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,250
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
27.3
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (109), German Americans (39), Mexican Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Heard County. PPP loans are for Ephesus.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,457
2,174 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,280
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.43M
FY 2026, $5,734 per person
How people get to work
Ephesus, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ephesus, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ephesus, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ephesus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Graham, ALCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.9 |
| RoopvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Woodland, ALTown | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| CentralhatcheeTown | 8.8 mi | 3.3 |
| BowdonCity | 9.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Ranburne, ALTown | 9.6 mi | 1.6 |
| FranklinCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Morrison Crossroads, ALCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| Wedowee, ALTown | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| CarrolltonCity | 16 mi | 23.1 |
| Mount ZionCity | 16 mi | 9.7 |
| Rock Mills, ALCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| GlennCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Roanoke, ALCity | 19 mi | 18.7 |
| WhitesburgCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| WacoCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ephesus, GA in?
- Ephesus is in Heard County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Ephesus, GA?
- About 642 people live in Ephesus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ephesus?
- Nearby places include Graham, AL (5.3 mi), Roopville (7.7 mi), Woodland, AL (8.8 mi), Centralhatchee (8.8 mi), Bowdon (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023