Hoschton, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30548
Jackson County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,870
- 159/sq mi High-density area
- $111,257
- Median income Above-median income area
- $460,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hoschton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 159
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30548 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 30548 (Hoschton, GA) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.8 in 2023 to 258.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30548 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hoschton, Jackson County, Georgia, home to 15,870 residents across 100.1 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30548 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,257 (58% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,298. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $460,800 (91% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,603.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 30548 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 30548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoschton, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30548.
- Construction
Construction
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 37
Real estate and rental and leasing
37 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 30548, Hoschton, 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
15,870
Population
100.1
Area (sq mi)
159
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30548?
42.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
10.5%
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?
$111,257
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$46,298
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30548 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Hoschton, 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)
$111,257 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
9,574housing units
9,574
Total Housing Units
9,165
Occupied Units
409
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$460,800
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$1,603
Median Rent
2008
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30548 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 155 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 178 |
| 2022 | +26.7% | 226 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 231 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 259 |
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 474 business establishments in ZIP 30548, employing approximately 2,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,915,000.
474
Businesses
2,569
Employees
$123.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 95 | 20.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.2% |
| Information | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
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 30548 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
40,447 residents
- 30680
Winder (30680)
37,837 residents
- 30542
Flowery Branch (30542)
31,946 residents
- 30548 15,870
Hoschton (30548)
15,870 residents
- 30011 14,402
Auburn (30011)
14,402 residents
- 30517 11,963
Braselton (30517)
11,963 residents
- 30566 7,906
Oakwood (30566)
7,906 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 30548 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30548 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30517
Braselton (30517)
$118,034 median income
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
$116,583 median income
- 30548
Hoschton (30548)
$111,257 median income
- 30542
Flowery Branch (30542)
$99,648 median income
- 30567
Pendergrass (30567)
$97,181 median income
- 30011
Auburn (30011)
$86,402 median income
- 30575
Talmo (30575)
$84,750 median income
- 30680
Winder (30680)
$80,956 median income
- 30566
Oakwood (30566)
$66,456 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30548 ranks #3 of 9 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 30548, 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 (15,870 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 30548 in?
ZIP code 30548 (Hoschton) is located in Jackson County, Georgia. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30548?
ZIP code 30548 in Hoschton, GA has a population of 15,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30548?
The median household income in ZIP 30548 is $111,257, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30548?
The median home value in ZIP 30548 is $460,800, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30548 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30548?
ZIP code 30548 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 2,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30548 are: Construction (95), Professional, scientific, and technical services (74), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30548?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30548 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 30548?
In ZIP code 30548, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 30548?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30548 is 31.6 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 30548?
In ZIP code 30548, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30548 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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