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Rabun County, GA
5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Rabun County, Georgia.
Population
17,312
Land area
370sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Rabun County
Rabun County at a glance
- Rabun County is 75% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,493 a year, 13% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,200 and median rent is $1,047 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Clayton (2,018), Mountain City (1,004) and Sky Valley (647).
Local data for Rabun County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rabun County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,493
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$295,200
Prices -1.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,047/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,687), German Americans (1,172), Mexican Americans (1,170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,607
5,714 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,966
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $9,277 per person
PPP loans
$20.3M
405 loans, 3,264 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$263K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Rabun County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rabun County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
403
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
108
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 26°F
74.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rabun County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rabun County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Rabun County, GA?
- Clayton is the largest city or town in Rabun County, with about 2,018 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Rabun County?
- Rabun County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30525, 30537, 30552, 30562, 30568.
- What is the population of Rabun County, GA?
- About 17,312 people live in Rabun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Rabun County?
- Rabun County borders Oconee County, SC, Habersham County, Macon County, NC, Towns County, Clay County, NC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023