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 Moderate-density area
- $91,619
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30554 (Lula, GA) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.8 in 2023 to 247.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30554 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lula, Hall County, Georgia, home to 8,535 residents across 189.2 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30554 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,619 (30% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,903. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $305,300 (27% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $996.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hall County, so 30554 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 30554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lula, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30554.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 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 30554, Lula, 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
8,535
Population
189.2
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30554?
40.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
5.9%
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?
$91,619
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$38,903
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30554 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Lula, 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)
$91,619 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
3,421housing units
3,421
Total Housing Units
3,227
Occupied Units
194
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,300
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30507
Gainesville (30507)
28,399 residents
- 30531 11,279
Cornelia (30531)
11,279 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
- 30527 4,043
Clermont (30527)
4,043 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30554 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30527
Clermont (30527)
$103,281 median income
- 30554
Lula (30554)
$91,619 median income
- 30507
Gainesville (30507)
$71,703 median income
- 30543
Gillsville (30543)
$67,407 median income
- 30558
Maysville (30558)
$62,417 median income
- 30531
Cornelia (30531)
$53,762 median income
- 30510
Alto (30510)
$52,019 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30554, 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 (8,535 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 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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