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 Moderate-density area
- $62,168
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Commerce pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30529 (Commerce, GA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.0 in 2023 to 241.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30529 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, home to 10,920 residents across 133.5 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30529 reports a modest median household income of $62,168 (12% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,306. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $242,500 (1% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,130; 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 30529 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 30529
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Commerce, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30529.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 46
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 38
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction 29
Construction
29 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 30529, Commerce, 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
10,920
Population
133.5
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30529?
34.7
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
6.1%
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?
$62,168
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$26,306
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30529 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Commerce, 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)
$62,168 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
4,904housing units
4,904
Total Housing Units
4,389
Occupied Units
515
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30549
Jefferson (30549)
22,500 residents
- 30529
Commerce (30529)
10,920 residents
- 30530 6,752
Commerce (30530)
6,752 residents
- 30558 5,456
Maysville (30558)
5,456 residents
- 30565 4,758
Nicholson (30565)
4,758 residents
- 30547 3,268
Homer (30547)
3,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30529 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30549
Jefferson (30549)
$96,195 median income
- 30547
Homer (30547)
$94,936 median income
- 30565
Nicholson (30565)
$75,179 median income
- 30558
Maysville (30558)
$62,417 median income
- 30529
Commerce (30529)
$62,168 median income
- 30530
Commerce (30530)
$55,392 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30529, 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 (10,920 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 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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