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 Moderate-density area
- $80,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $338,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30536 (Ellijay, GA) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.3 in 2023 to 291.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,959. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $338,500 (41% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,174.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Gilmer County, so 30536 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 30536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellijay, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30536.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 30536?
45.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.6%
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?
$80,000
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,959
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30536 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Ellijay, 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)
$80,000 Top 28% higher than 72% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,956housing units
4,956
Total Housing Units
3,566
Occupied Units
1,390
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,500
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30536, 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 (8,363 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 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.
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