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Jefferson, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30549

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

22,500
79/sq mi
$96,195
Median income
$350,500
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jefferson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30549 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.4 square miles in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia. The area is home to 22,500 residents, producing a population density of 79 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 30549 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30549 sits at $96,195 (37% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $39,297. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $350,500 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,143 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30549 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 30549 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 30549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30549.

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 30549, Jefferson, 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

22,500

Population

283.4

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30549?

38.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$96,195

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$39,297

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30549 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,195 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,254

Total Housing Units

10,616

Occupied Units

638

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$350,500

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,143

Median Rent

2004

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30549 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 163
2021 +15.8% 188
2022 +21.8% 230
2023 +9.9% 252
2024 +9.2% 275

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 585 business establishments in ZIP 30549, employing approximately 15,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $698,609,000.

585

Businesses

15,277

Employees

$698.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 106 18.1%
Retail trade 74 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 54 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 50 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 49 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 35 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.8%
Wholesale trade 25 4.3%
Finance and insurance 25 4.3%
Manufacturing 22 3.8%
Information 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

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 30549 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 30549 ranks #2 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 30549 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 30549 ranks #2 of 7 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
30666 Statham, GA 8,659 10.1 mi
30567 Pendergrass, GA 2,981 7.7 mi
30529 Commerce, GA 10,920 9.5 mi
30607 Athens, GA 10,895 9.6 mi
30680 Winder, GA 37,837 10.4 mi
30575 Talmo, GA 1,375 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

30548 standard
Hoschton, GA
Pop: 15,870
30529 standard
Commerce, GA
Pop: 10,920
30558 standard
Maysville, GA
Pop: 5,456
30565 standard
Nicholson, GA
Pop: 4,758
30567 standard
Pendergrass, GA
Pop: 2,981
30575 standard
Talmo, GA
Pop: 1,375

Related Areas

Jackson County Jefferson, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30549 in? ▼
ZIP code 30549 (Jefferson) 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 30549? ▼
ZIP code 30549 in Jefferson, GA has a population of 22,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30549 is $96,195, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30549 is $350,500, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30549 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30549? ▼
ZIP code 30549 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 15,277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30549? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30549 are: Construction (106), Retail trade (74), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30549? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30549 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 30549? ▼
In ZIP code 30549, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 30549? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30549 is 33.5 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 30549? ▼
In ZIP code 30549, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30549 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Jefferson, 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.

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