Gainesville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30501
Hall County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,048
- 494/sq mi High-density area
- $64,175
- Median income Near-median income area
- $297,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gainesville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 494
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30501 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 30501 (Gainesville, GA) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.2 in 2023 to 271.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, with 28,048 residents across 56.8 square miles, a density of 494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30501 reports a modest median household income of $64,175 (9% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,905. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $297,800 (24% above the average Georgia ZIP), with only 37.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,214.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hall County, so 30501 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 30501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30501.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
336 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
269 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
177 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
158 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
157 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 30501, Gainesville, 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
28,048
Population
56.8
Area (sq mi)
494
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30501?
32.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
22.6%
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?
$64,175
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$31,905
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30501 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Gainesville, 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)
$64,175 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
13,072housing units
13,072
Total Housing Units
11,710
Occupied Units
1,362
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,800
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,214
Median Rent
1981
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30501 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 182 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 225 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 242 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 271 |
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 1,795 business establishments in ZIP 30501, employing approximately 43,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,529,466,000.
1,795
Businesses
43,230
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 336 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 269 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 177 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 158 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 157 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 149 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 92 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 90 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 82 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 2.7% |
| Information | 29 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 16 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 0.8% |
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 30501 vs 30507 →
ZIP 30501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30506
Gainesville (30506)
41,667 residents
- 30542
Flowery Branch (30542)
31,946 residents
- 30507
Gainesville (30507)
28,399 residents
- 30501
Gainesville (30501)
28,048 residents
- 30504
Gainesville (30504)
22,463 residents
- 30566 7,906
Oakwood (30566)
7,906 residents
- 30567 2,981
Pendergrass (30567)
2,981 residents
- 30575 1,375
Talmo (30575)
1,375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30501 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30542
Flowery Branch (30542)
$99,648 median income
- 30506
Gainesville (30506)
$97,413 median income
- 30567
Pendergrass (30567)
$97,181 median income
- 30575
Talmo (30575)
$84,750 median income
- 30504
Gainesville (30504)
$75,885 median income
- 30507
Gainesville (30507)
$71,703 median income
- 30566
Oakwood (30566)
$66,456 median income
- 30501
Gainesville (30501)
$64,175 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30501 ranks #8 of 8 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 30501, 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 (28,048 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 30501 in?
ZIP code 30501 (Gainesville) is located in Hall County, Georgia. Hall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hall-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30501?
ZIP code 30501 in Gainesville, GA has a population of 28,048 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30501?
The median household income in ZIP 30501 is $64,175, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30501?
The median home value in ZIP 30501 is $297,800, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30501 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30501?
ZIP code 30501 has 1,795 business establishments employing approximately 43,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30501 are: Health care and social assistance (336), Retail trade (269), Accommodation and food services (177). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30501 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 30501?
In ZIP code 30501, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 30501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30501 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30501?
In ZIP code 30501, approximately 37.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30501 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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