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Gilmer County, GA
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Gilmer County, Georgia.
Population
32,426
Land area
426sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Gilmer County
Gilmer County at a glance
- Gilmer County is 60% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,499, 4% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,000 (4% above Georgia) and median rent is $998 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ellijay (1,927) and East Ellijay (488).
Local data for Gilmer County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gilmer County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,499
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$314,000
Prices +5.9% in a year
Median rent
$998/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,952), Irish Americans (3,765), Mexican Americans (1,686).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,209
8,305 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,256
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $8,499 per person
PPP loans
$27.9M
777 loans, 4,020 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$214K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gilmer County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gilmer County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
401
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
207
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 31°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilmer County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gilmer County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gilmer County, GA?
- Ellijay is the largest city or town in Gilmer County, with about 1,927 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gilmer County?
- Gilmer County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30175, 30522, 30536, 30539, 30540.
- What is the population of Gilmer County, GA?
- About 32,426 people live in Gilmer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gilmer County?
- Gilmer County borders Gordon County, Murray County, Pickens County, Dawson County, Fannin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023