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Milstead, GA
Census-designated place in Rockdale County, Georgia.
Population
689
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,578
ZIP codes
0
Milstead and its ZIP codes
Milstead at a glance
- Milstead is about 8.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,315, 30% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 (42% below Georgia).
Local data for Milstead, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milstead, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,315
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$174,500
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
6.5%
Median age
30.2
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (111), German Americans (55), Irish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockdale County. PPP loans are for Milstead.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,200
34,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$574M
FY 2026, $6,136 per person
How people get to work
Milstead, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milstead, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milstead, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Milstead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConyersCity | 2.6 mi | 11.8 |
| Lakeview EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LithoniaCity | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| OxfordCity | 8.1 mi | 2.2 |
| StonecrestCity | 8.7 mi | 37.4 |
| Walnut GroveCity | 8.9 mi | 2.9 |
| CovingtonCity | 9.1 mi | 15.8 |
| PorterdaleCity | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| RedanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| JerseyCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| SnellvilleCity | 12 mi | 10.5 |
| LoganvilleCity | 12 mi | 7.4 |
| Stone MountainCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Mountain ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| BetweenTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| GraysonCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milstead, GA in?
- Milstead is in Rockdale County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Milstead, GA?
- About 689 people live in Milstead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milstead?
- Nearby places include Conyers (2.6 mi), Lakeview Estates (3.1 mi), Lithonia (7 mi), Oxford (8.1 mi), Stonecrest (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023