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Martin, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30557

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

4,975
35/sq mi
$64,722
Median income
$185,700
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Martin pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30557 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30557 covers 144.2 square miles in Martin, Stephens County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,975 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30557 reports a modest median household income of $64,722 (8% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,152. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $185,700 (23% below the state average), median rent at $867 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Stephens County, letting you compare 30557 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 30557

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martin, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30557.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30557, Martin, 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

4,975

Population

144.2

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30557?

39.8

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 9.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$64,722

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$38,152

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30557 ranks nationally

Martin, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,722 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,553

Total Housing Units

1,862

Occupied Units

691

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$185,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1990

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30557 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 144
2021 +15.2% 166
2022 +10.0% 183
2023 +18.8% 217
2024 +4.9% 228

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 40 business establishments in ZIP 30557, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,419,000.

40

Businesses

194

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 15.0%
Retail trade 4 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.0%
Wholesale trade 3 7.5%

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 30557 vs 30538 →

ZIP 30557 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 30557 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 30557 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 30557 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
30538 Eastanollee, GA 2,854 5.0 mi
30553 Lavonia, GA 7,232 6.1 mi
30577 Toccoa, GA 22,230 9.5 mi
30521 Carnesville, GA 4,944 10.3 mi
30520 Canon, GA 4,426 11.4 mi
30516 Bowersville, GA 2,054 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stephens County

30577 standard
Toccoa, GA
Pop: 22,230
30538 standard
Eastanollee, GA
Pop: 2,854

Related Areas

Stephens County Martin, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30557 in? ▼
ZIP code 30557 (Martin) is located in Stephens County, Georgia. Stephens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stephens-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30557? ▼
ZIP code 30557 in Martin, GA has a population of 4,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30557? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30557 is $64,722, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30557? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30557 is $185,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30557? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30557 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30557? ▼
ZIP code 30557 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30557? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30557 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30557? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30557 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 30557? ▼
In ZIP code 30557, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 30557? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30557 is 27.8 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 30557? ▼
In ZIP code 30557, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30557? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30557 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.