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Ellijay, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30536

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

8,363
21/sq mi
$80,000
Median income
$338,500
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30536 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia, home to 8,363 residents across 400.1 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30536 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,000 (14% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,959. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. Median home value sits at $338,500 (41% above the state average), median rent at $1,174 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30536, plus 2 more within Gilmer County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 30536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellijay, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30536.

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 30536, Ellijay, 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

8,363

Population

400.1

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30536?

45.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$80,000

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$35,959

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30536 ranks nationally

Ellijay, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,000 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,956

Total Housing Units

3,566

Occupied Units

1,390

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$338,500

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,174

Median Rent

1995

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30536 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 175
2021 +15.6% 202
2022 +24.1% 251
2023 +8.5% 272
2024 +7.1% 292

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 111 business establishments in ZIP 30536, employing approximately 468 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,334,000.

111

Businesses

468

Employees

$24.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 21.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 16.2%
Retail trade 16 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 7.2%
Manufacturing 6 5.4%
Wholesale trade 6 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.7%

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 30536 vs 30522 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
30522 Cherry Log, GA 1,092 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gilmer County

30540 standard
Ellijay, GA
Pop: 17,297
30522 standard
Cherry Log, GA
Pop: 1,092

Related Areas

Gilmer County Ellijay, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30536 in? ▼
ZIP code 30536 (Ellijay) is located in Gilmer County, Georgia. Gilmer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gilmer-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30536? ▼
ZIP code 30536 in Ellijay, GA has a population of 8,363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30536 is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30536 is $338,500, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30536 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30536? ▼
ZIP code 30536 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 468 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30536? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30536 are: Construction (24), Real estate and rental and leasing (18), Retail trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30536? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30536 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 30536? ▼
In ZIP code 30536, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 30536? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30536 is 25.5 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 30536? ▼
In ZIP code 30536, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30536 is 11.7% 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.