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Towns County, GA
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Towns County, Georgia.
Population
12,913
Land area
166sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Towns County
Towns County at a glance
- Towns County is 59% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,135 a year, 24% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,100 (4% above Georgia) and median rent is $808 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hiawassee (1,293) and Young Harris (1,252).
Local data for Towns County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Towns County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,135
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$316,100
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
57.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,791), German Americans (1,549), Italian Americans (486).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,230
3,393 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,900
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$183M
FY 2026, $14,609 per person
PPP loans
$12.52M
269 loans, 1,701 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$238K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Towns County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Towns County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
240
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Towns County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Towns County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Towns County, GA?
- Hiawassee is the largest city or town in Towns County, with about 1,293 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Towns County?
- Towns County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30546, 30582.
- What is the population of Towns County, GA?
- About 12,913 people live in Towns County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Towns County?
- Towns County borders Habersham County, White County, Union County, Rabun County, Clay County, NC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023