Dahlonega, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30533
Lumpkin County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,296
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,035
- Median income Near-median income area
- $301,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dahlonega pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30533 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 30533 (Dahlonega, GA) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.4 in 2023 to 237.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30533 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, with 25,296 residents across 567.2 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30533 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,035 (5% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,492. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,200 (25% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,144.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page surfaces 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 30533 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 30533
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dahlonega, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30533.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 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 30533, Dahlonega, 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
25,296
Population
567.2
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30533?
38.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
3.2%
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?
$74,035
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$36,492
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30533 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Dahlonega, 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)
$74,035 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
11,326housing units
11,326
Total Housing Units
9,826
Occupied Units
1,500
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,200
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1997
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30533 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 145 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 165 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 195 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 215 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 238 |
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 562 business establishments in ZIP 30533, employing approximately 5,834 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,620,000.
562
Businesses
5,834
Employees
$244.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 71 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.0% |
| Information | 11 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 30533 vs 30564 →
ZIP 30533 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30534
Dawsonville (30534)
26,685 residents
- 30533
Dahlonega (30533)
25,296 residents
- 30564 4,463
Murrayville (30564)
4,463 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30533 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30533 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30534
Dawsonville (30534)
$95,341 median income
- 30564
Murrayville (30564)
$76,188 median income
- 30533
Dahlonega (30533)
$74,035 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30533 ranks #3 of 3 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 30533, 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 (25,296 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 30533 in?
ZIP code 30533 (Dahlonega) is located in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Lumpkin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lumpkin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30533?
ZIP code 30533 in Dahlonega, GA has a population of 25,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30533?
The median household income in ZIP 30533 is $74,035, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30533?
The median home value in ZIP 30533 is $301,200, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30533 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30533?
ZIP code 30533 has 562 business establishments employing approximately 5,834 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30533?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30533 are: Retail trade (82), Construction (71), Health care and social assistance (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30533?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30533 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 30533?
In ZIP code 30533, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 30533?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30533 is 27.7 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 30533?
In ZIP code 30533, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30533?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30533 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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