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Canon, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30520

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

4,426
30/sq mi
$56,532
Median income
$117,400
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.0 square miles in Canon, Franklin County, Georgia. The area is home to 4,426 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 30520 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30520 sits at $56,532 (20% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,007. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $117,400 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $860 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 30520 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 30520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30520.

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 30520, Canon, 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

4,426

Population

148.0

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30520?

32.6

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$56,532

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$28,007

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30520 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,532 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 43.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,029

Total Housing Units

1,786

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$117,400

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$860

Median Rent

1989

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2023)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30520 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +13.5% 179
2020 +3.8% 186
2021 +14.2% 212
2022 +13.1% 240
2023 +9.4% 262

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 30520, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,658,000.

48

Businesses

195

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 20.8%
Construction 9 18.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.3%

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 30520 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 30520 ranks #4 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 30520 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 30520 ranks #3 of 7 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
30516 Bowersville, GA 2,054 3.9 mi
30553 Lavonia, GA 7,232 7.3 mi
30662 Royston, GA 8,537 6.0 mi
30624 Bowman, GA 2,611 10.6 mi
30557 Martin, GA 4,975 11.4 mi
30634 Dewy Rose, GA 2,281 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

30553 standard
Lavonia, GA
Pop: 7,232
30530 standard
Commerce, GA
Pop: 6,752
30521 standard
Carnesville, GA
Pop: 4,944

Related Areas

Franklin County Canon, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30520 in? ▼
ZIP code 30520 (Canon) is located in Franklin County, Georgia. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30520? ▼
ZIP code 30520 in Canon, GA has a population of 4,426 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30520 is $56,532, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30520? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30520 is $117,400, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30520 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30520? ▼
ZIP code 30520 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30520? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30520 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30520? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30520 increased by 9.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 30520? ▼
In ZIP code 30520, 43.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30520? ▼
In ZIP code 30520, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30520 is 12.9% 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 Canon, 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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