Gillsville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30543
Hall County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,487
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,407
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gillsville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30543 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 30543 (Gillsville, GA) rose +33.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.2 in 2023 to 298.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30543 covers 97.8 square miles in Gillsville, Hall County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,487 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30543 reports a modest median household income of $67,407 (4% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,007. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $276,200 (15% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,352; 80.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hall County, so 30543 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 30543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gillsville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30543.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 30543, Gillsville, 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
4,487
Population
97.8
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30543?
31.6
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
17.1%
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?
$67,407
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$25,007
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30543 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Gillsville, 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)
$67,407 Top 45% higher than 55% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,910housing units
1,910
Total Housing Units
1,856
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
3.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,200
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,352
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
+33.8%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30543 have increased 33.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 164 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 193 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 205 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 223 |
| 2024 | +33.8% | 299 |
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 43 business establishments in ZIP 30543, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,642,000.
43
Businesses
194
Employees
$6.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 20.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 30543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30507
Gainesville (30507)
28,399 residents
- 30554 8,535
Lula (30554)
8,535 residents
- 30510 8,291
Alto (30510)
8,291 residents
- 30558 5,456
Maysville (30558)
5,456 residents
- 30543 4,487
Gillsville (30543)
4,487 residents
- 30567 2,981
Pendergrass (30567)
2,981 residents
- 30575 1,375
Talmo (30575)
1,375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30543 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30567
Pendergrass (30567)
$97,181 median income
- 30554
Lula (30554)
$91,619 median income
- 30575
Talmo (30575)
$84,750 median income
- 30507
Gainesville (30507)
$71,703 median income
- 30543
Gillsville (30543)
$67,407 median income
- 30558
Maysville (30558)
$62,417 median income
- 30510
Alto (30510)
$52,019 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30543 ranks #5 of 7 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 30543, 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 (4,487 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 30543 in?
ZIP code 30543 (Gillsville) 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 30543?
ZIP code 30543 in Gillsville, GA has a population of 4,487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30543?
The median household income in ZIP 30543 is $67,407, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30543?
The median home value in ZIP 30543 is $276,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30543 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30543?
ZIP code 30543 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30543 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30543?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30543 increased by 33.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 30543?
In ZIP code 30543, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 30543?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30543 is 34.1 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 30543?
In ZIP code 30543, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30543 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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