Commerce, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30530
Franklin County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,752
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,392
- Median income Below-median income area
- $274,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Commerce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30530 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 30530 (Commerce, GA) rose +15.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.8 in 2023 to 251.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Commerce, Franklin County, Georgia, home to 6,752 residents across 202.8 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30530 reports a modest median household income of $55,392 (21% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,971. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $274,800 (14% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $993; 64.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Franklin County, so 30530 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 30530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Commerce, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30530.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 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 30530, 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
6,752
Population
202.8
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30530?
43.6
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
4.8%
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?
$55,392
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$31,971
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30530 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)
$55,392 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
3,030housing units
3,030
Total Housing Units
2,712
Occupied Units
318
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,800
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$993
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
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30530 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 154 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 177 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 202 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 217 |
| 2024 | +15.8% | 251 |
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 30530, employing approximately 787 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,761,000.
76
Businesses
787
Employees
$70.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 15.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.0% |
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 30530 vs 30529 →
ZIP 30530 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30529
Commerce (30529)
10,920 residents
- 30633
Danielsville (30633)
8,474 residents
- 30646
Hull (30646)
6,946 residents
- 30530
Commerce (30530)
6,752 residents
- 30521
Carnesville (30521)
4,944 residents
- 30565
Nicholson (30565)
4,758 residents
- 30547 3,268
Homer (30547)
3,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30530 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30547
Homer (30547)
$94,936 median income
- 30565
Nicholson (30565)
$75,179 median income
- 30646
Hull (30646)
$67,308 median income
- 30529
Commerce (30529)
$62,168 median income
- 30633
Danielsville (30633)
$61,901 median income
- 30530
Commerce (30530)
$55,392 median income
- 30521
Carnesville (30521)
$54,121 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30530 ranks #6 of 7 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 30530, 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 (6,752 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 30530 in?
ZIP code 30530 (Commerce) is located in Franklin County, Georgia. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30530?
ZIP code 30530 in Commerce, GA has a population of 6,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30530?
The median household income in ZIP 30530 is $55,392, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30530?
The median home value in ZIP 30530 is $274,800, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30530 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30530?
ZIP code 30530 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 787 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30530?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30530 are: Construction (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30530?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30530 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 30530?
In ZIP code 30530, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 30530?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30530 is 29.1 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 30530?
In ZIP code 30530, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30530 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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