Alto, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30510
Habersham County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,291
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,019
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alto pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30510 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 30510 (Alto, GA) rose +12.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.1 in 2023 to 222.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30510 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alto, Habersham County, Georgia, home to 8,291 residents across 116.3 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30510 reports a modest median household income of $52,019 (26% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,465. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $207,800 (14% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $641; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Habersham County, so 30510 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 30510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alto, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30510.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 30510, Alto, 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
8,291
Population
116.3
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30510?
35.8
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
10.2%
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?
$52,019
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$23,465
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30510 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Alto, 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)
$52,019 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,874housing units
2,874
Total Housing Units
2,574
Occupied Units
300
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,800
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$641
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
+12.7%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30510 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.7% | 147 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 170 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 183 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 197 |
| 2024 | +12.7% | 222 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 30510, employing approximately 939 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,782,000.
77
Businesses
939
Employees
$43.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 23.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 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 30510 vs 30531 →
ZIP 30510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30531
Cornelia (30531)
11,279 residents
- 30554
Lula (30554)
8,535 residents
- 30510
Alto (30510)
8,291 residents
- 30535
Demorest (30535)
7,042 residents
- 30563
Mount Airy (30563)
5,373 residents
- 30543 4,487
Gillsville (30543)
4,487 residents
- 30547 3,268
Homer (30547)
3,268 residents
- 30511 3,186
Baldwin (30511)
3,186 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30510 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30547
Homer (30547)
$94,936 median income
- 30554
Lula (30554)
$91,619 median income
- 30511
Baldwin (30511)
$88,432 median income
- 30563
Mount Airy (30563)
$84,561 median income
- 30543
Gillsville (30543)
$67,407 median income
- 30535
Demorest (30535)
$58,510 median income
- 30531
Cornelia (30531)
$53,762 median income
- 30510
Alto (30510)
$52,019 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30510 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 30510, 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 (8,291 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 30510 in?
ZIP code 30510 (Alto) is located in Habersham County, Georgia. Habersham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/habersham-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30510?
ZIP code 30510 in Alto, GA has a population of 8,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30510?
The median household income in ZIP 30510 is $52,019, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30510?
The median home value in ZIP 30510 is $207,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30510 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30510?
ZIP code 30510 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30510?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30510 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30510?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30510 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 30510?
In ZIP code 30510, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 30510?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30510 is 32.8 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 30510?
In ZIP code 30510, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30510 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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