PlainZIP

Gainesville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30504

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

22,463
523/sq mi
$75,885
Median income
$351,600
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gainesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
523
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, with 22,463 residents across 43.0 square miles, a density of 523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,885 (8% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,559. Local economic indicators show a 13.6% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $351,600 for a typical home value (46% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,369 a month; 55.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 30504 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hall County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 30504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30504.

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 30504, 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

22,463

Population

43.0

Area (sq mi)

523

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30504?

34.3

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

27.6%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%
African American 8.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%

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?

$75,885

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$34,559

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30504 ranks nationally

Gainesville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,885 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,602

Total Housing Units

9,688

Occupied Units

914

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.2%
Renter 44.8%

$351,600

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,369

Median Rent

1995

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30504 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 164
2021 +16.8% 191
2022 +22.7% 234
2023 +8.0% 253
2024 +9.5% 277

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 420 business establishments in ZIP 30504, employing approximately 8,172 people with a combined annual payroll of $444,624,000.

420

Businesses

8,172

Employees

$444.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 75 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 46 10.9%
Construction 45 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 8.1%
Finance and insurance 29 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 27 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 6.2%
Manufacturing 25 6.0%
Wholesale trade 21 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Information 4 0.9%

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 30504 vs 30566 →

ZIP 30504 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 30504 ranks #6 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 30504 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 30504 ranks #5 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
30566 Oakwood, GA 7,906 2.2 mi
30506 Gainesville, GA 41,667 5.7 mi
30542 Flowery Branch, GA 31,946 6.3 mi
30501 Gainesville, GA 28,048 5.5 mi
30507 Gainesville, GA 28,399 7.1 mi
30517 Braselton, GA 11,963 10.9 mi
30518 Buford, GA 45,211 12.2 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
30501 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,048
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 30504 in? ▼
ZIP code 30504 (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 30504? ▼
ZIP code 30504 in Gainesville, GA has a population of 22,463 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30504 is $75,885, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30504 is $351,600, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30504 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30504? ▼
ZIP code 30504 has 420 business establishments employing approximately 8,172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30504 are: Retail trade (75), Other services (except public administration) (46), Construction (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30504 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 30504? ▼
In ZIP code 30504, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 30504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30504 is 25.0 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 30504? ▼
In ZIP code 30504, approximately 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30504 is 13.6% 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.