Mountain City
Town in Rabun County, Georgia
Mountain City is a town in Rabun County, Georgia, with 904 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,156 ft (657 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clayton, 3.3 miles S.
- 904residents (2020 Census)
- 2,156 ftelevation · 657 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 498 / sq mipopulation density
- 30562main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Mountain City
Mountain City is an incorporated town in Rabun County, Georgia, United States. The population was 904 at the 2020 census. The town straddles the Eastern Continental Divide in a deep gap in the Blue Ridge Mountain front. The gap allows U.S. Route 441 to cross the range at an elevation of 2168 feet without the significant grade required by roadways at most other mountain passes along the Georgia Blue Ridge.
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Living in Mountain City
- Median household income
- $46,250
- Median home value
- $153,400
- Median rent
- $1,102/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Mountain City had 904 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 904 |
|---|---|
| Density | 498 per sq mi (192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain City at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Rabun County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 904 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.82 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9215° N, 83.3811° W |
| ZIP codes | 30562, 30525 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1353116 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain City
- Clayton3.3 mi S
- Dillard3.5 mi N
- Sky Valley5.4 mi NE
- Tiger6.0 mi SW
- Tate City10.4 mi W
- Longcreek, SC11.8 mi SE
- Tallulah Falls13.3 mi S
- Highlands, NC13.8 mi NE
- Franklin, NC17.8 mi N
- Cashiers, NC20.6 mi NE
- Hiawassee20.8 mi W
- Tamassee, SC21.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain City
What county is Mountain City in?
Mountain City is in Rabun County, Georgia.
What is the population of Mountain City, GA?
904 people lived in Mountain City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain City, GA?
The main ZIP code is 30562. Other ZIP codes: 30525.
What is the elevation of Mountain City?
2,156 feet (657 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain City?
Clayton (3.3 mi), Dillard (3.5 mi), Sky Valley (5.4 mi), Tiger (6.0 mi), Tate City (10.4 mi).
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