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Hart County, GA
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Hart County, Georgia.
Population
26,939
Land area
232sq mi
People per sq mi
116
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Hart County
Hart County at a glance
- Hart County is 39% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,385, 23% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,100 (29% below Georgia) and median rent is $844 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hartwell (4,562), Reed Creek (3,151) and Bowersville (522).
Local data for Hart County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hart County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,385
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$215,100
Prices +5.2% in a year
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,923), German Americans (2,414), Mexican Americans (710).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,479
8,261 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $8,163 per person
PPP loans
$44.03M
830 loans, 5,454 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$97.88K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hart County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hart County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
268
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hart County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hart County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hart County, GA?
- Hartwell is the largest city or town in Hart County, with about 4,562 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hart County?
- Hart County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30516, 30553, 30643.
- What is the population of Hart County, GA?
- About 26,939 people live in Hart County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hart County?
- Hart County borders Anderson County, SC, Oconee County, SC, Madison County, Franklin County, Elbert County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023