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Union County, GA
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Union County, Georgia.
Population
26,304
Land area
322sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Union County
Union County at a glance
- Union County is 57% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,176, 14% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,400 and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Union County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,176
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$307,400
Prices +5.9% in a year
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
55.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,736), Irish Americans (3,464), Scottish Americans (1,295).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,487
7,856 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$292M
FY 2026, $11,866 per person
PPP loans
$25.5M
524 loans, 3,635 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$123K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Union County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
344
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Union County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Union County, GA?
- Blairsville is the largest city or town in Union County, with about 902 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Union County?
- Union County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30512, 30572.
- What is the population of Union County, GA?
- About 26,304 people live in Union County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Union County?
- Union County borders Lumpkin County, Cherokee County, NC, White County, Fannin County, Towns County, Clay County, NC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023