Gainesville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30506
Hall County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,667
- 160/sq mi High-density area
- $97,413
- Median income Above-median income area
- $390,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gainesville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 160
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30506 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 30506 (Gainesville, GA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.6 in 2023 to 259.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, with 41,667 residents across 260.1 square miles, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,413 (38% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,071. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $390,500 (62% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 84.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,371.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hall County, so 30506 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 30506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30506.
- Construction
Construction
139 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
59 establishments
- Retail trade 54
Retail trade
54 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 30506, 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
41,667
Population
260.1
Area (sq mi)
160
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30506?
45.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
6.7%
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?
$97,413
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$52,071
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30506 ranks nationally
Gainesville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$97,413 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US 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
19,146housing units
19,146
Total Housing Units
16,720
Occupied Units
2,426
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$390,500
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,371
Median Rent
1994
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30506 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 185 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 232 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 247 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 260 |
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 672 business establishments in ZIP 30506, employing approximately 3,531 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,301,000.
672
Businesses
3,531
Employees
$158.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 139 | 20.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 107 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.2% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.5% |
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 30506 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
- 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
- 30564 4,463
Murrayville (30564)
4,463 residents
- 30527 4,043
Clermont (30527)
4,043 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30506 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30527
Clermont (30527)
$103,281 median income
- 30506
Gainesville (30506)
$97,413 median income
- 30564
Murrayville (30564)
$76,188 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 30506 ranks #2 of 7 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 30506, 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 (41,667 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 30506 in?
ZIP code 30506 (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 30506?
ZIP code 30506 in Gainesville, GA has a population of 41,667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30506?
The median household income in ZIP 30506 is $97,413, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30506?
The median home value in ZIP 30506 is $390,500, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30506 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30506?
ZIP code 30506 has 672 business establishments employing approximately 3,531 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30506 are: Construction (139), Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30506 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 30506?
In ZIP code 30506, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 30506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30506 is 32.3 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 30506?
In ZIP code 30506, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30506 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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