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Franklin, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30217

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

9,433
14/sq mi
$55,938
Median income
$190,800
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Franklin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 673.8 square miles in Franklin, Heard County, Georgia. The area is home to 9,433 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30217 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30217 sits at $55,938 (20% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,769. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $190,800 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $887 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 30217 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30217.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30217, Franklin, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,433

Population

673.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30217?

42.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 8.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
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?

$55,938

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$34,769

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30217 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,938 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,902

Total Housing Units

3,494

Occupied Units

408

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$190,800

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$887

Median Rent

1985

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30217 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 152
2021 +13.3% 172
2022 +29.5% 223
2023 +3.9% 231
2024 +7.5% 249

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 104 business establishments in ZIP 30217, employing approximately 1,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,812,000.

104

Businesses

1,070

Employees

$49.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 16.4%
Construction 15 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 14.4%
Manufacturing 8 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.8%
Utilities 5 4.8%
Finance and insurance 5 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
30170 Roopville, GA 2,994 10.2 mi

Related Areas

Heard County Franklin, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30217 in? ▼
ZIP code 30217 (Franklin) is located in Heard County, Georgia. Heard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/heard-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30217? ▼
ZIP code 30217 in Franklin, GA has a population of 9,433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30217 is $55,938, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30217 is $190,800, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30217 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30217? ▼
ZIP code 30217 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30217? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30217 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30217? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30217 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 30217? ▼
In ZIP code 30217, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 30217? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30217 is 34.1 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 30217? ▼
In ZIP code 30217, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30217 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Franklin, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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