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 Moderate-density area
- $65,150
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30525 (Clayton, GA) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.8 in 2023 to 244.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30525 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clayton, Rabun County, Georgia, home to 7,364 residents across 533.6 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30525 reports a modest median household income of $65,150 (7% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,875. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $274,200 (14% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $890; 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rabun County, so 30525 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 30525
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30525.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 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 30525, Clayton, 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
7,364
Population
533.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30525?
50.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$65,150
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$39,875
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30525 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Clayton, 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)
$65,150 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
4,884housing units
4,884
Total Housing Units
3,191
Occupied Units
1,693
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,200
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30525
Clayton (30525)
7,364 residents
- 28763 2,725
Otto (28763)
2,725 residents
- 30576 2,521
Tiger (30576)
2,521 residents
- 30568 1,877
Rabun Gap (30568)
1,877 residents
- 30552 1,697
Lakemont (30552)
1,697 residents
- 30537 1,249
Dillard (30537)
1,249 residents
- 30562 1,128
Mountain City (30562)
1,128 residents
- 29658 333
Long Creek (29658)
333 residents
- 28775 296
Scaly Mountain (28775)
296 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30525 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30525 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30576
Tiger (30576)
$81,417 median income
- 30568
Rabun Gap (30568)
$75,948 median income
- 28763
Otto (28763)
$72,269 median income
- 29658
Long Creek (29658)
$67,750 median income
- 30552
Lakemont (30552)
$66,316 median income
- 30525
Clayton (30525)
$65,150 median income
- 30537
Dillard (30537)
$50,000 median income
- 30562
Mountain City (30562)
$48,529 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30525, 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 (7,364 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 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.
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