PlainZIP

Cleveland, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30528

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

22,679
49/sq mi
$70,873
Median income
$274,000
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30528 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30528 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleveland, White County, Georgia, with 22,679 residents across 461.9 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30528 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,873 (1% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,360. Poverty here runs at 13.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $274,000 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,035 monthly, and 77.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing White County, letting you compare 30528 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 30528

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30528.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30528, Cleveland, 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

22,679

Population

461.9

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30528?

43.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$70,873

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,360

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30528 ranks nationally

Cleveland, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,873 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,690

Total Housing Units

8,803

Occupied Units

1,887

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$274,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,035

Median Rent

1994

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30528 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 146
2021 +18.6% 174
2022 +21.9% 212
2023 +12.9% 239
2024 -0.9% 237

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 528 business establishments in ZIP 30528, employing approximately 5,362 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,685,000.

528

Businesses

5,362

Employees

$223.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 87 16.5%
Construction 78 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 61 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 46 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 42 8.0%
Finance and insurance 29 5.5%
Manufacturing 27 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.4%
Wholesale trade 17 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.0%
Information 10 1.9%
Educational services 8 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.6%

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 30528 vs 30527 →

ZIP 30528 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 30528 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 30528 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 30528 ranks #4 of 5 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
30527 Clermont, GA 4,043 9.4 mi
30545 Helen, GA 936 8.9 mi
30571 Sautee Nacoochee, GA 3,682 8.8 mi
30564 Murrayville, GA 4,463 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

30571 standard
Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Pop: 3,682
30545 standard
Helen, GA
Pop: 936

Related Areas

White County Cleveland, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30528 in? ▼
ZIP code 30528 (Cleveland) is located in White County, Georgia. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30528? ▼
ZIP code 30528 in Cleveland, GA has a population of 22,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30528? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30528 is $70,873, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30528? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30528 is $274,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30528? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30528 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30528? ▼
ZIP code 30528 has 528 business establishments employing approximately 5,362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30528? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30528 are: Retail trade (87), Construction (78), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30528? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30528 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 30528? ▼
In ZIP code 30528, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 30528? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30528 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30528? ▼
In ZIP code 30528, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30528? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30528 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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