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Lavonia, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30553

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

7,232
47/sq mi
$52,833
Median income
$207,900
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lavonia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.5 square miles in Lavonia, Franklin County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,232 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 30553 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30553 sits at $52,833 (25% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,583. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $207,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $882 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 30553 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 30553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30553.

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 30553, Lavonia, 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

7,232

Population

153.5

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30553?

40.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 9.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$52,833

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$27,583

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30553 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,833 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,669

Total Housing Units

3,470

Occupied Units

1,199

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$207,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$882

Median Rent

1989

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

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30553 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 160
2021 +16.6% 187
2022 +13.3% 212
2023 +12.5% 238
2024 +13.2% 270

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 242 business establishments in ZIP 30553, employing approximately 5,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,449,000.

242

Businesses

5,091

Employees

$257.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 35 14.5%
Manufacturing 26 10.7%
Construction 24 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 17 7.0%
Finance and insurance 15 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.5%
Wholesale trade 10 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.9%
Information 4 1.6%

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 30553 vs 30520 →

ZIP 30553 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 30553 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 30553 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 30553 ranks #5 of 5 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
30520 Canon, GA 4,426 7.3 mi
30516 Bowersville, GA 2,054 5.4 mi
30557 Martin, GA 4,975 6.1 mi
29643 Fair Play, SC 2,756 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

30530 standard
Commerce, GA
Pop: 6,752
30521 standard
Carnesville, GA
Pop: 4,944
30520 standard
Canon, GA
Pop: 4,426

Related Areas

Franklin County Lavonia, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30553 in? ▼
ZIP code 30553 (Lavonia) is located in Franklin County, Georgia. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30553? ▼
ZIP code 30553 in Lavonia, GA has a population of 7,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30553? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30553 is $52,833, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30553? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30553 is $207,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30553? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30553 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30553? ▼
ZIP code 30553 has 242 business establishments employing approximately 5,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30553? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30553 are: Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (35), Manufacturing (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30553? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30553 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 30553? ▼
In ZIP code 30553, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 30553? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30553 is 27.9 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 30553? ▼
In ZIP code 30553, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30553? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30553 is 17.8% 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 Lavonia, 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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