Jasper, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30143
Pickens County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,145
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,193
- Median income Near-median income area
- $368,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jasper pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30143 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30143 (Jasper, GA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.8 in 2023 to 256.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30143 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, with 21,145 residents across 360.8 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30143 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,193 (17% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,775. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $368,100 (53% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,152.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Pickens County, so 30143 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 30143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jasper, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30143.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30143, Jasper, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,145
Population
360.8
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30143?
49.5
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
3.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$82,193
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$42,775
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30143 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Jasper, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,193 Top 26% higher than 74% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,493housing units
12,493
Total Housing Units
10,428
Occupied Units
2,065
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,100
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,152
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30143 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 180 |
| 2022 | +25.0% | 225 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 243 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 256 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 663 business establishments in ZIP 30143, employing approximately 6,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $350,173,000.
663
Businesses
6,676
Employees
$350.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 95 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 82 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 74 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Information | 4 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30143 vs 30177 →
ZIP 30143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30143
Jasper (30143)
21,145 residents
- 30107
Ball Ground (30107)
12,908 residents
- 30175 6,074
Talking Rock (30175)
6,074 residents
- 30177 1,049
Tate (30177)
1,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30107
Ball Ground (30107)
$110,811 median income
- 30143
Jasper (30143)
$82,193 median income
- 30175
Talking Rock (30175)
$69,737 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30143 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30143, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,145 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30143 in?
ZIP code 30143 (Jasper) is located in Pickens County, Georgia. Pickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickens-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30143?
ZIP code 30143 in Jasper, GA has a population of 21,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30143?
The median household income in ZIP 30143 is $82,193, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30143?
The median home value in ZIP 30143 is $368,100, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30143 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30143?
ZIP code 30143 has 663 business establishments employing approximately 6,676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30143 are: Retail trade (95), Health care and social assistance (82), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30143 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30143?
In ZIP code 30143, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30143 is 33.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30143?
In ZIP code 30143, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30143 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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