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 Moderate-density area
- $56,532
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd 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 covers 148.0 square miles in Canon, Franklin County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,426 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30520 reports a modest median household income of $56,532 (20% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,007. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,400 (51% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $860; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Franklin County, so 30520 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 30520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30520.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 30520, Canon, 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
4,426
Population
148.0
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30520?
32.6
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
3.8%
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?
$56,532
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$28,007
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 30520 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Canon, 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)
$56,532 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
2,029housing units
2,029
Total Housing Units
1,786
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,400
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30662
Royston (30662)
8,537 residents
- 30553
Lavonia (30553)
7,232 residents
- 30557
Martin (30557)
4,975 residents
- 30520
Canon (30520)
4,426 residents
- 30624 2,611
Bowman (30624)
2,611 residents
- 30634 2,281
Dewy Rose (30634)
2,281 residents
- 30516 2,054
Bowersville (30516)
2,054 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30520 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30516
Bowersville (30516)
$77,818 median income
- 30557
Martin (30557)
$64,722 median income
- 30520
Canon (30520)
$56,532 median income
- 30662
Royston (30662)
$53,487 median income
- 30634
Dewy Rose (30634)
$53,333 median income
- 30553
Lavonia (30553)
$52,833 median income
- 30624
Bowman (30624)
$51,988 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30520, 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 (4,426 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 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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