Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia
Ellijay is a city in Gilmer County, Georgia, with 1,862 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Ellijay, 1.8 miles S.
- 1,862residents (2020 Census)
- 1,280 ftelevation · 390 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 515 / sq mipopulation density
- 30539ZIP code
About Ellijay
Ellijay, occasionally spelled Elijay, is a city in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 1,862 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Gilmer County.
Agriculture is important in Gilmer County, known as the "Apple Capital of Georgia." The city holds an annual Georgia Apple Festival in October.
Former President Jimmy Carter owned a pine-cabin second home in Ellijay. Other tourists are attracted to the mountains and whitewater kayaking.
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Living in Ellijay
- Median household income
- $48,136
- Median home value
- $349,100
- Median rent
- $791/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Ellijay had 1,862 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,862 |
|---|---|
| Density | 515 per sq mi (199 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ellijay at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Gilmer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,862 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.62 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6911° N, 84.4837° W |
| ZIP code | 30539 |
| Official website | ellijay-ga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1327092 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ellijay
- East Ellijay1.8 mi S
- Cherry Log8.7 mi NE
- Talking Rock11.2 mi S
- Blue Ridge15.2 mi NE
- Jasper15.8 mi S
- Chatsworth18.2 mi W
- Ranger18.5 mi SW
- Morganton18.6 mi NE
- Eton18.7 mi NW
- Epworth18.9 mi N
- Mineral Bluff19.3 mi NE
- McCaysville21.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ellijay
What county is Ellijay in?
Ellijay is in Gilmer County, Georgia.
What is the population of Ellijay, GA?
1,862 people lived in Ellijay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ellijay, GA?
The ZIP code of Ellijay is 30539.
What is the elevation of Ellijay?
1,280 feet (390 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ellijay?
East Ellijay (1.8 mi), Cherry Log (8.7 mi), Talking Rock (11.2 mi), Blue Ridge (15.2 mi), Jasper (15.8 mi).
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