PlainZIP

Clayton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30525

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

7,364
14/sq mi
$65,150
Median income
$274,200
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clayton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30525 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 533.6 square miles in Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,364 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 30525 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30525 sits at $65,150 (7% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $39,875. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $274,200 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30525 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rabun County, so you can benchmark 30525 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 30525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30525.

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 30525, Clayton, 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

7,364

Population

533.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 30525?

50.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$65,150

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$39,875

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30525 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,150 39th percentile higher than 39% 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

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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,884

Total Housing Units

3,191

Occupied Units

1,693

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$274,200

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$890

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

-3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30525 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.7% 155
2021 +13.7% 176
2022 +25.5% 221
2023 +14.9% 254
2024 -3.7% 244

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 307 business establishments in ZIP 30525, employing approximately 3,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,878,000.

307

Businesses

3,224

Employees

$126.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 60 19.5%
Accommodation and food services 44 14.3%
Construction 43 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 25 8.1%
Finance and insurance 23 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.9%
Manufacturing 8 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.3%
Wholesale trade 4 1.3%
Information 4 1.3%

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 30525 vs 30562 →

ZIP 30525 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 30525 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 30525 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 30525 ranks #6 of 8 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
30562 Mountain City, GA 1,128 0.9 mi
30568 Rabun Gap, GA 1,877 4.1 mi
30537 Dillard, GA 1,249 5.6 mi
28775 Scaly Mountain, NC 296 8.1 mi
30581 Wiley, GA 73 8.2 mi
30576 Tiger, GA 2,521 7.1 mi
28763 Otto, NC 2,725 9.6 mi
30552 Lakemont, GA 1,697 10.4 mi
29658 Long Creek, SC 333 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rabun County

30576 standard
Tiger, GA
Pop: 2,521
30568 standard
Rabun Gap, GA
Pop: 1,877
30552 standard
Lakemont, GA
Pop: 1,697
30537 standard
Dillard, GA
Pop: 1,249
30562 standard
Mountain City, GA
Pop: 1,128
30573 standard
Tallulah Falls, GA
Pop: 163

Related Areas

Rabun County Clayton, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30525 in? ▼
ZIP code 30525 (Clayton) is located in Rabun County, Georgia. Rabun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rabun-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30525? ▼
ZIP code 30525 in Clayton, GA has a population of 7,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30525 is $65,150, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30525 is $274,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30525 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30525? ▼
ZIP code 30525 has 307 business establishments employing approximately 3,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30525 are: Retail trade (60), Accommodation and food services (44), Construction (43). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30525 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 30525? ▼
In ZIP code 30525, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 30525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30525 is 19.9 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 30525? ▼
In ZIP code 30525, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30525 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Reading Census Demographics
How to interpret population, income, and education data from the Census Bureau.
Understanding ZIP Code Data
What ZIP codes are, how ZCTAs differ, and what the data reveals.
Best ZIP Codes for Families
Key factors to evaluate when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood.
ZIP Codes for Relocation
Data-driven tips for evaluating ZIP codes before a move.

Official Data Resources for Clayton, 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.