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Talking Rock, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30175

Pickens County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,074
27/sq mi
$69,737
Median income
$332,700
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Talking Rock pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30175 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30175 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Talking Rock, Pickens County, Georgia, home to 6,074 residents across 228.3 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30175 reports a modest median household income of $69,737 (1% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,750. Poverty here runs at 15.4%, with unemployment measured at 9.6%. Housing costs here run $332,700 for a typical home value (38% above the state average), with rent averaging $954 a month; 85.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Pickens County, so you can benchmark 30175 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 30175

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Talking Rock, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30175.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 30175, Talking Rock, 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

6,074

Population

228.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30175?

49.9

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$69,737

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$36,750

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30175 ranks nationally

Talking Rock, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,737 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,878

Total Housing Units

2,436

Occupied Units

442

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$332,700

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$954

Median Rent

2001

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30175 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 161
2021 +17.9% 189
2022 +28.7% 244
2023 +3.8% 253
2024 +8.2% 274

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 30175, employing approximately 430 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,370,000.

82

Businesses

430

Employees

$18.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 29.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 14.6%
Manufacturing 11 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.3%
Retail trade 5 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.7%

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 30175 vs 30143 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
30143 Jasper, GA 21,145 8.0 mi

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Pop: 21,145
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Pop: 1,049
30148 standard
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Pop: 453

Related Areas

Pickens County Talking Rock, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30175 in? ▼
ZIP code 30175 (Talking Rock) 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 30175? ▼
ZIP code 30175 in Talking Rock, GA has a population of 6,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30175? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30175 is $69,737, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30175? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30175 is $332,700, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30175? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30175 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30175? ▼
ZIP code 30175 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 430 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30175? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30175 are: Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (12), Manufacturing (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30175? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30175 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 30175? ▼
In ZIP code 30175, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 30175? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30175 is 31.7 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 30175? ▼
In ZIP code 30175, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30175? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30175 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.