PlainZIP

Blue Ridge, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30513

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

11,172
29/sq mi
$56,331
Median income
$358,500
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blue Ridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30513 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30513 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, home to 11,172 residents across 385.2 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30513 reports a modest median household income of $56,331 (20% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $42,648. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $358,500 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Fannin County, letting you compare 30513 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 30513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blue Ridge, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30513.

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 30513, Blue Ridge, 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

11,172

Population

385.2

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30513?

55.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$56,331

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$42,648

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30513 ranks nationally

Blue Ridge, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,331 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,046

Total Housing Units

5,644

Occupied Units

3,402

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$358,500

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1998

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30513 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 192
2021 +20.8% 232
2022 +21.4% 282
2023 +7.7% 303
2024 +4.2% 316

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 542 business establishments in ZIP 30513, employing approximately 5,312 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,167,000.

542

Businesses

5,312

Employees

$211.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 118 21.8%
Accommodation and food services 67 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 64 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 51 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 7.6%
Construction 38 7.0%
Finance and insurance 29 5.3%
Manufacturing 22 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.7%
Wholesale trade 15 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.7%
Information 8 1.5%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 30513 vs 30522 →

ZIP 30513 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 30513 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 30513 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 30513 ranks #4 of 5 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
30522 Cherry Log, GA 1,092 2.9 mi
30560 Morganton, GA 4,599 8.1 mi
30559 Mineral Bluff, GA 4,333 9.4 mi
30555 Mc Caysville, GA 2,061 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fannin County

30560 standard
Morganton, GA
Pop: 4,599
30559 standard
Mineral Bluff, GA
Pop: 4,333
30555 standard
Mc Caysville, GA
Pop: 2,061
30541 standard
Epworth, GA
Pop: 1,603

Related Areas

Fannin County Blue Ridge, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30513 in? ▼
ZIP code 30513 (Blue Ridge) is located in Fannin County, Georgia. Fannin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fannin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30513? ▼
ZIP code 30513 in Blue Ridge, GA has a population of 11,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30513? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30513 is $56,331, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30513? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30513 is $358,500, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30513? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30513 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30513? ▼
ZIP code 30513 has 542 business establishments employing approximately 5,312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30513? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30513 are: Retail trade (118), Accommodation and food services (67), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30513? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30513 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 30513? ▼
In ZIP code 30513, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 30513? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30513 is 28.6 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 30513? ▼
In ZIP code 30513, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30513? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30513 is 8.6% 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.