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 Moderate-density area
- $55,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $190,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Franklin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30217 (Franklin, GA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.3 in 2023 to 248.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30217 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklin, Heard County, Georgia, home to 9,433 residents across 673.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30217 reports a modest median household income of $55,938 (20% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,769. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,800 (21% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $887; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page surfaces 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 30217 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 30217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30217.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 30217, Franklin, 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
9,433
Population
673.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30217?
42.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.8%
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?
$55,938
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$34,769
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30217 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Franklin, 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)
$55,938 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
3,902housing units
3,902
Total Housing Units
3,494
Occupied Units
408
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,800
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30217 vs 30170 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30170 | Roopville, GA | 2,994 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30217, 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 (9,433 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 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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