Gilmer County GIS Maps
Gilmer County, Georgia, has 31,353 residents across 35,341 parcels and covers 426.2 square miles. The population grew 10.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Gilmer County is 13123.
Ellijay is the county's largest population center. Gilmer County also includes 4 zip codes, 1 public school district and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Gilmer County Trends
- Population
- 31,353▴
- Median Home Value
- $278,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,124▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Gilmer County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Gilmer County Parcels
Gilmer County has 35,341 mapped parcels covering 266,844 acres. The median assessed value is $155,900. The median lot size is 1.67 acres. 3,537 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 24,999 distinct owner names. Owner names, site addresses and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Lot sizes reach 91.3%. Browse the interactive Gilmer County Parcel viewer here.
Gilmer County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 35,341 | 100% |
| Owner name | 35,031 | 99.1% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 35,031 | 99.1% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 35,032 | 99.1% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 32,260 | 91.3% |
| Parcel boundary | 35,341 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Gilmer County parcel records.
Gilmer County Population
Gilmer County had 31,353 residents in 2020. That was 10.8% higher than in 2010. Gilmer County added 7,897 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 74 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ellijay, Ellijay and Cherry Log.
Population Trend in Gilmer County GA
Gilmer County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Gilmer County Zip Codes
Gilmer County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ellijay (30540), Ellijay (30536) and Cherry Log (30522). Ellijay is the largest zip by population, with about 19,397 residents or 62% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 93% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Gilmer County GA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30540 | Ellijay | 19,397 | ▴ 12.1% |
| 30536 | Ellijay | 8,764 | ▴ 4.8% |
| 30522 | Cherry Log | 1,154 | ▴ 5.7% |
| 30539 | East Ellijay | 112 | ▾ -78.4% |
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Gilmer County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Gilmer County Demographics
Gilmer County has a median age of 50, which makes the county a little older than Georgia overall. About 18.6% of residents are under 18, while 26.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 26.4% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 22.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Gilmer County GA
Median Age
50
Under 18
18.6%
Age 65+
26.4%
Bachelor's+
22.7%
Gilmer County School Districts
Gilmer County is served by 1 public school district with 4,124 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Gilmer County GA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County School District | 4,124 | 100% | ▴ 0.3% |
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Gilmer County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Gilmer County Housing & Real Estate
Gilmer County has a median home value of $278,900 and a median gross rent of $955. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Georgia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $499,900 and homes spent about 72 days on the market.
Gilmer County Housing Mix
Gilmer County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Gilmer County Housing Trends
Gilmer County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Gilmer County, GA
Gilmer County has 1,634 business listings across 410 categories. The largest categories in Gilmer County business listings are Cabin (71, 4.3%), Churches & Religious Organizations (50, 3.1%), and Real Estate Agents (42, 2.6%). The full Gilmer County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Gilmer County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Gilmer County, GA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | 71 | 4.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 50 | 3.1% |
| Real Estate Agents | 42 | 2.6% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 35 | 2.1% |
| Mountain | 35 | 2.1% |
| Farm | 25 | 1.5% |
| Hotels | 25 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 23 | 1.4% |
| Baptist Church | 21 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 21 | 1.3% |
Gilmer County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Treatment Centers | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Ellijay |
| Trails End Retreat | Accommodation | Ellijay |
| Mountain Tax and Accounting | Accountant | Ellijay |
| Elijay, Ga | Active Life | Ellijay |
| Harvest Graphics | Advertising Agency | Ellijay |
| Georgia Poultry Equipment Co. | Agricultural Service | Ellijay |
| Emilio Puac Landscaping | Agriculture | East Ellijay |
| Gilmer County Airport | Airport | Ellijay |
| Isaiah House-Ellijay GA | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Ellijay |
| Gilmer County Fire Department | Ambulance And Ems Services | Ellijay |
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Gilmer County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Gilmer County Basemaps
Gilmer County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Gilmer County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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