Carnesville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30521
Franklin County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,944
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,121
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carnesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30521 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 30521 (Carnesville, GA) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.6 in 2023 to 188.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30521 covers 244.8 square miles in Carnesville, Franklin County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,944 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30521 reports a modest median household income of $54,121 (23% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,466. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,500 (30% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $748; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Franklin County, so 30521 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 30521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carnesville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30521.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 8
Wholesale trade
8 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 30521, Carnesville, 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
4,944
Population
244.8
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30521?
37.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.1%
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?
$54,121
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,466
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30521 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Carnesville, 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)
$54,121 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
2,567housing units
2,567
Total Housing Units
2,280
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$748
Median Rent
1990
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30521 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.1% | 126 |
| 2021 | +24.0% | 157 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 180 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 192 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 188 |
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 97 business establishments in ZIP 30521, employing approximately 1,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,695,000.
97
Businesses
1,038
Employees
$52.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 21.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 19.6% |
| Construction | 10 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.1% |
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 30521 vs 30538 →
ZIP 30521 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
- 30530
Commerce (30530)
6,752 residents
- 30557
Martin (30557)
4,975 residents
- 30521
Carnesville (30521)
4,944 residents
- 30538 2,854
Eastanollee (30538)
2,854 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30521 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30521 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30557
Martin (30557)
$64,722 median income
- 30530
Commerce (30530)
$55,392 median income
- 30521
Carnesville (30521)
$54,121 median income
- 30662
Royston (30662)
$53,487 median income
- 30538
Eastanollee (30538)
$51,055 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30521 ranks #3 of 5 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 30521, 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 (4,944 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 30521 in?
ZIP code 30521 (Carnesville) 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 30521?
ZIP code 30521 in Carnesville, GA has a population of 4,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30521?
The median household income in ZIP 30521 is $54,121, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30521?
The median home value in ZIP 30521 is $167,500, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30521?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30521 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30521?
ZIP code 30521 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30521?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30521 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30521?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30521 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 30521?
In ZIP code 30521, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 30521?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30521 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30521?
In ZIP code 30521, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30521?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30521 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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