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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
$64,175
Median income
$297,800
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 30501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.8 square miles in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. The area is home to 28,048 residents, producing a population density of 494 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 30501 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30501 sits at $64,175 (9% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,905. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $297,800 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,214 per month, and 37.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 30501 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 30501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30501.

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 30501, Gainesville, 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

28,048

Population

56.8

Area (sq mi)

494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30501?

32.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

22.6%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 11.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%

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?

$64,175

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$31,905

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30501 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,175 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,072

Total Housing Units

11,710

Occupied Units

1,362

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.4%
Renter 62.6%

$297,800

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30501 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30507 Gainesville, GA 28,399 4.9 mi
30506 Gainesville, GA 41,667 4.9 mi
30504 Gainesville, GA 22,463 5.5 mi
30566 Oakwood, GA 7,906 7.3 mi
30575 Talmo, GA 1,375 9.8 mi
30542 Flowery Branch, GA 31,946 11.1 mi
30567 Pendergrass, GA 2,981 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hall County

30506 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 41,667
30542 standard
Flowery Branch, GA
Pop: 31,946
30507 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,399
30504 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 22,463
30554 standard
Lula, GA
Pop: 8,535
30566 standard
Oakwood, GA
Pop: 7,906

Related Areas

Hall County Gainesville, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Gainesville, 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.

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