Dillard, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30537
Rabun County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,249
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $318,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dillard pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30537 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dillard, Rabun County, Georgia, home to just 1,249 residents across 52.5 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30537 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (29% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,248. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $318,500 (32% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,363.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rabun County, so 30537 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 30537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dillard, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30537.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 30537, Dillard, 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
1,249
Population
52.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30537?
65.6
Median Age
42.3%
Male
57.7%
Female
15.8%
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?
$50,000
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$44,248
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 30537 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Dillard, 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)
$50,000 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
1,747housing units
1,747
Total Housing Units
812
Occupied Units
935
Vacant Units
1.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,500
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,363
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 30537, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,927,000.
54
Businesses
312
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 18.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.6% |
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 30537 vs 28775 →
ZIP 30537 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30525
Clayton (30525)
7,364 residents
- 28741
Highlands (28741)
3,197 residents
- 28763 2,725
Otto (28763)
2,725 residents
- 30568 1,877
Rabun Gap (30568)
1,877 residents
- 30537 1,249
Dillard (30537)
1,249 residents
- 30562 1,128
Mountain City (30562)
1,128 residents
- 28775 296
Scaly Mountain (28775)
296 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30537 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30537 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30568
Rabun Gap (30568)
$75,948 median income
- 28763
Otto (28763)
$72,269 median income
- 28741
Highlands (28741)
$70,392 median income
- 30525
Clayton (30525)
$65,150 median income
- 30537
Dillard (30537)
$50,000 median income
- 30562
Mountain City (30562)
$48,529 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30537 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 30537, 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 (1,249 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 30537 in?
ZIP code 30537 (Dillard) is located in Rabun County, Georgia. Rabun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rabun-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30537?
ZIP code 30537 in Dillard, GA has a population of 1,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30537?
The median household income in ZIP 30537 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30537?
The median home value in ZIP 30537 is $318,500, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30537 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30537?
ZIP code 30537 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30537?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30537 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30537?
In ZIP code 30537, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30537?
In ZIP code 30537, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30537 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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