County ProfileGA
Towns County
Population: 12,493 · 2 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
12,493
People
Median age
57.4
Housing
Total households
5,924
Income
Median household income
$59,135
Housing
Total housing units
8,808
Employment
Employment rate
39.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.5%
County details
Local time 03:16:01(ET)| Name | Towns |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 2total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 2 Standard |
| Area code | 470, 678, 706, 762, 770, 943 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 34.9025294, -83.7322645 |
| Land area | 166.6 sq miles(431.5 km²) |
Map of Towns county, Georgia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Towns County
Compare the largest cities in Towns County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Harris | 1,098 | $31,316 | 1ZIPs |
| Hiawassee | 981 | $45,000 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Towns County
Review the most populated postal areas across Towns County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30546 | Hiawassee | $59,234 | 7,625 |
| 30582 | Young Harris | $59,360 | 5,620 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS