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Lula, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30554

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

8,535
45/sq mi
$91,619
Median income
$305,300
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30554 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 189.2 square miles in Lula, Hall County, Georgia. The area is home to 8,535 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 30554 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30554 sits at $91,619 (30% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,903. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $305,300 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30554 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 30554 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 30554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30554.

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 30554, Lula, 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

8,535

Population

189.2

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30554?

40.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$91,619

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$38,903

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30554 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,619 Top 25% higher than 75% 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

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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,421

Total Housing Units

3,227

Occupied Units

194

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$305,300

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$996

Median Rent

1996

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

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30554 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 155
2021 +13.8% 176
2022 +22.1% 215
2023 +3.8% 223
2024 +11.1% 248

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 30554, employing approximately 750 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,451,000.

100

Businesses

750

Employees

$34.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 23.0%
Retail trade 16 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 16 16.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 9.0%
Manufacturing 7 7.0%
Wholesale trade 4 4.0%
Finance and insurance 4 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.0%

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 30554 vs 30543 →

ZIP 30554 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 30554 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 30554 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 30554 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
30543 Gillsville, GA 4,487 7.2 mi
30510 Alto, GA 8,291 5.2 mi
30531 Cornelia, GA 11,279 8.6 mi
30527 Clermont, GA 4,043 9.1 mi
30558 Maysville, GA 5,456 10.4 mi
30507 Gainesville, GA 28,399 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hall County

30506 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 41,667
30542 standard
Flowery Branch, GA
Pop: 31,946
30507 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,399
30501 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,048
30504 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 22,463
30566 standard
Oakwood, GA
Pop: 7,906

Related Areas

Hall County Lula, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30554 in? ▼
ZIP code 30554 (Lula) 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 30554? ▼
ZIP code 30554 in Lula, GA has a population of 8,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30554 is $91,619, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30554 is $305,300, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30554 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30554? ▼
ZIP code 30554 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 750 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30554? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30554 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30554? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30554 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 30554? ▼
In ZIP code 30554, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 30554? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30554 is 35.8 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 30554? ▼
In ZIP code 30554, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30554 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lula, 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.