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Cherry Log, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30522

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

1,092
9/sq mi
$73,533
Median income
$231,100
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.4 square miles in Cherry Log, Gilmer County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,092 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 30522 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30522 sits at $73,533 (5% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,359. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $231,100 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,634 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Gilmer County, so you can benchmark 30522 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 →

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 30522, Cherry Log, 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

1,092

Population

117.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30522?

63.4

Median Age

40.4%

Male

59.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$73,533

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$35,359

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30522 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,533 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,303

Total Housing Units

373

Occupied Units

930

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$231,100

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,634

Median Rent

1997

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

-6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30522 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 213
2021 +22.8% 261
2022 +28.2% 335
2023 +5.4% 353
2024 -6.0% 331

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 22 business establishments in ZIP 30522, employing approximately 93 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,956,000.

22

Businesses

93

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 27.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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 30522 vs 30513 →

ZIP 30522 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 30522 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 30522 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 30522 ranks #2 of 4 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
30513 Blue Ridge, GA 11,172 2.9 mi
30536 Ellijay, GA 8,363 8.9 mi
30560 Morganton, GA 4,599 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gilmer County

30540 standard
Ellijay, GA
Pop: 17,297
30536 standard
Ellijay, GA
Pop: 8,363

Related Areas

Gilmer County Cherry Log, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30522 in? ▼
ZIP code 30522 (Cherry Log) is located in Gilmer County, Georgia. Gilmer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gilmer-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30522? ▼
ZIP code 30522 in Cherry Log, GA has a population of 1,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30522 is $73,533, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30522 is $231,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30522 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30522? ▼
ZIP code 30522 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 93 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30522? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30522 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 30522? ▼
In ZIP code 30522, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 30522? ▼
In ZIP code 30522, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30522 is 18.5% 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 Cherry Log, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.