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Commerce, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30529

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

10,920
82/sq mi
$62,168
Median income
$242,500
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
82
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30529 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30529 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 133.5 square miles in Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,920 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 30529 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30529 sits at $62,168 (12% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,306. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $242,500 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,130 per month, and 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30529 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 30529 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 30529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30529.

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 30529, Commerce, 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

10,920

Population

133.5

Area (sq mi)

82

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30529?

34.7

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 13.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$62,168

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$26,306

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30529 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,168 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,904

Total Housing Units

4,389

Occupied Units

515

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$242,500

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,130

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30529 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 153
2021 +20.2% 184
2022 +19.8% 220
2023 +3.7% 228
2024 +6.1% 242

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 465 business establishments in ZIP 30529, employing approximately 10,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $478,112,000.

465

Businesses

10,054

Employees

$478.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 141 30.3%
Accommodation and food services 67 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 46 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 38 8.2%
Construction 29 6.2%
Finance and insurance 24 5.2%
Manufacturing 23 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.9%
Wholesale trade 12 2.6%
Information 11 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 30529 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 30529 ranks #2 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 30529 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 30529 ranks #5 of 6 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
30530 Commerce, GA 6,752 5.5 mi
30558 Maysville, GA 5,456 6.0 mi
30547 Homer, GA 3,268 9.9 mi
30565 Nicholson, GA 4,758 9.9 mi
30549 Jefferson, GA 22,500 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

30549 standard
Jefferson, GA
Pop: 22,500
30548 standard
Hoschton, GA
Pop: 15,870
30558 standard
Maysville, GA
Pop: 5,456
30565 standard
Nicholson, GA
Pop: 4,758
30567 standard
Pendergrass, GA
Pop: 2,981
30575 standard
Talmo, GA
Pop: 1,375

Related Areas

Jackson County Commerce, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30529 in? ▼
ZIP code 30529 (Commerce) is located in Jackson County, Georgia. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30529? ▼
ZIP code 30529 in Commerce, GA has a population of 10,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30529? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30529 is $62,168, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30529? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30529 is $242,500, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30529? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30529 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30529? ▼
ZIP code 30529 has 465 business establishments employing approximately 10,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30529? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30529 are: Retail trade (141), Accommodation and food services (67), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30529? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30529 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 30529? ▼
In ZIP code 30529, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 30529? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30529 is 24.7 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 30529? ▼
In ZIP code 30529, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30529? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30529 is 8.2% 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 Commerce, 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.

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