Ellijay, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,297
- 34/sq mi
- $72,578
- Median income
- $294,600
- Median home value
- 21.6%
- 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 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30540 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30540 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 508.7 square miles in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia. The area is home to 17,297 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30540 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30540 sits at $72,578 (3% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,300. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $294,600 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30540 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 30540 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 30540
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30540.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30540, Ellijay, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,297
Population
508.7
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30540?
49.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$72,578
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$34,300
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30540 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,578 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?
11,052
Total Housing Units
8,285
Occupied Units
2,767
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,600
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
$956
Median Rent
2000
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30540 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 168 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 196 |
| 2022 | +26.1% | 247 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 245 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 258 |
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 536 business establishments in ZIP 30540, employing approximately 5,715 people with a combined annual payroll of $225,189,000.
536
Businesses
5,715
Employees
$225.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 92 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 75 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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