PlainZIP

Baldwin, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30511

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

3,186
41/sq mi
$88,432
Median income
$224,100
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baldwin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30511 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.3 square miles in Baldwin, Banks County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,186 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 30511 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30511 sits at $88,432 (26% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,952. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $224,100 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,056 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Banks County, so you can benchmark 30511 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 30511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30511.

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 30511, Baldwin, 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

3,186

Population

77.3

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30511?

44.3

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%

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?

$88,432

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$38,952

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30511 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,432 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,205

Total Housing Units

1,083

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$224,100

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,056

Median Rent

1987

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

+37.5%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30511 have increased 37.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.4% 144
2020 +0.6% 145
2021 +16.7% 169
2022 +37.5% 233
2024 — 240

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 78 business establishments in ZIP 30511, employing approximately 964 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,386,000.

78

Businesses

964

Employees

$54.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 23.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 10.3%
Construction 6 7.7%
Manufacturing 6 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.4%
Wholesale trade 4 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.1%

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 30511 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 30511 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 30511 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 30511 ranks #2 of 6 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
30547 Homer, GA 3,268 6.7 mi
30563 Mount Airy, GA 5,373 7.4 mi
30510 Alto, GA 8,291 6.2 mi
30531 Cornelia, GA 11,279 7.5 mi
30535 Demorest, GA 7,042 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Banks County

30547 standard
Homer, GA
Pop: 3,268

Related Areas

Banks County Baldwin, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30511 in? ▼
ZIP code 30511 (Baldwin) is located in Banks County, Georgia. Banks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/banks-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30511? ▼
ZIP code 30511 in Baldwin, GA has a population of 3,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30511? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30511 is $88,432, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30511? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30511 is $224,100, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30511? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30511 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30511? ▼
ZIP code 30511 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 964 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30511? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30511 are: Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30511? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30511 increased by 37.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 30511? ▼
In ZIP code 30511, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 30511? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30511 is 31.2 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 30511? ▼
In ZIP code 30511, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30511? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30511 is 11.1% 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 Baldwin, 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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