Heard County GIS Maps
Heard County, Georgia, has 11,412 residents across 7,004 parcels and covers 296 square miles. The population declined 3.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Heard County is 13149.
Franklin is the county's largest population center. Heard County also includes 1 zip code, 1 public school district and 11 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.
Heard County Trends
- Population
- 11,412▾
- Median Home Value
- $161,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,220▾
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.
Heard 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.
Heard County Parcels
Heard County has 7,004 mapped parcels covering 185,009 acres. The median assessed value is $138,646. The median lot size is 4.94 acres. 2,197 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 5,458 distinct owner names. Owner names, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Heard County Parcel viewer here.
Heard County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,004 | 100% |
| Owner name | 6,983 | 99.7% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 6,983 | 99.7% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 6,963 | 99.4% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 6,983 | 99.7% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,004 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Heard County parcel records.
Heard County Population
Heard County had 11,412 residents in 2020. That was 3.6% lower than in 2010. Heard County added 400 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 39 people per square mile. One of the county's most populated postal areas is Franklin.
Population Trend in Heard County GA
Heard County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Heard County Zip Codes
Heard County has 1 zip codes. One of the county's most populated zip codes is Franklin (30217). Franklin is the largest zip by population, with about 9,058 residents or 79% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 79% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Heard County GA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30217 | Franklin | 9,058 | ▾ -4% |
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Heard County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Heard County Demographics
Heard County has a median age of 41.2, which makes the county a little older than Georgia overall. About 23.3% of residents are under 18, while 17.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 11.4% 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 Heard County GA
Median Age
41.2
Under 18
23.3%
Age 65+
17.4%
Bachelor's+
11.4%
Heard County School Districts
Heard County is served by 1 public school district with 2,220 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 grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Heard County GA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard County School District | 2,220 | 100% | ▾ -1.9% |
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Heard County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Heard County Housing & Real Estate
Heard County has a median home value of $161,000 and a median gross rent of $855. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Georgia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $349,900 and homes spent about 85 days on the market.
Heard County Housing Mix
Heard County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Heard County Housing Trends
Heard County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Heard County, GA
Heard County has 317 business listings across 160 categories. The largest categories in Heard County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (27, 8.5%), Baptist Church (13, 4.1%), and Religious Organization (7, 2.2%). The full Heard County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Heard County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Heard County, GA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 27 | 8.5% |
| Baptist Church | 13 | 4.1% |
| Religious Organization | 7 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 7 | 2.2% |
| Public And Government Association | 7 | 2.2% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 6 | 1.9% |
| Discount Store | 6 | 1.9% |
| Contractors | 5 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 1.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
Heard County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Little Green Tractor LLC | Agriculture | Franklin |
| Gum Creek Airport | Airport | Roopville |
| Rutledge Cafe | American Restaurants | Franklin |
| Heard County Sportsman Club | Amusement Park | Franklin |
| Riverwood Kennels | Animal Shelters | Franklin |
| Boardwalk Certified Appraisers | Appraisal Services | Franklin |
| Heard County Cattlemen's Association Rodeo | Arts And Entertainment | Franklin |
| PruittHealth - Franklin | Assisted Living Facility | Franklin |
| The Exchange Network | ATMs | Franklin |
| Downtown Franklin Square | Attractions And Activities | Franklin |
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Heard County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Heard County Basemaps
Heard 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.
Get the Full Heard County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Heard 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
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Heard County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.