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Flowery Branch, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30542

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

31,946
292/sq mi
$99,648
Median income
$393,000
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Flowery Branch pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
292
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30542 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.5 square miles in Flowery Branch, Hall County, Georgia. The area is home to 31,946 residents, producing a population density of 292 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 30542 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30542 sits at $99,648 (42% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $44,054. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $393,000 (63% above the state average) with median rent at $1,713 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30542 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 30542 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 30542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30542.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30542, Flowery Branch, 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

31,946

Population

109.5

Area (sq mi)

292

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30542?

41.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 6.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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?

$99,648

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$44,054

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30542 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,648 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,736

Total Housing Units

13,654

Occupied Units

1,082

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$393,000

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$1,713

Median Rent

2002

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30542 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 163
2021 +15.1% 187
2022 +27.0% 238
2023 +7.5% 256
2024 +7.3% 274

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 862 business establishments in ZIP 30542, employing approximately 11,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $909,336,000.

862

Businesses

11,274

Employees

$909.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 12.1%
Construction 102 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 93 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 85 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 62 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 6.4%
Wholesale trade 48 5.6%
Finance and insurance 47 5.5%
Manufacturing 42 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 2.7%
Educational services 13 1.5%
Information 11 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 30542 vs 30566 →

ZIP 30542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30542 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30542 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30566 Oakwood, GA 7,906 4.1 mi
30504 Gainesville, GA 22,463 6.3 mi
30519 Buford, GA 39,812 6.5 mi
30517 Braselton, GA 11,963 7.1 mi
30518 Buford, GA 45,211 7.4 mi
30507 Gainesville, GA 28,399 9.9 mi
30548 Hoschton, GA 15,870 10.1 mi
30501 Gainesville, GA 28,048 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hall County

30506 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 41,667
30507 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,399
30501 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,048
30504 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 22,463
30554 standard
Lula, GA
Pop: 8,535
30566 standard
Oakwood, GA
Pop: 7,906

Related Areas

Hall County Flowery Branch, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30542 in? ▼
ZIP code 30542 (Flowery Branch) is located in Hall County, Georgia. Hall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hall-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30542? ▼
ZIP code 30542 in Flowery Branch, GA has a population of 31,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30542 is $99,648, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30542 is $393,000, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30542 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30542? ▼
ZIP code 30542 has 862 business establishments employing approximately 11,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30542 are: Retail trade (104), Construction (102), Other services (except public administration) (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30542 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 30542? ▼
In ZIP code 30542, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 30542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30542 is 28.0 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 30542? ▼
In ZIP code 30542, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30542 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Flowery Branch, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.