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 Moderate-density area
- $64,722
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30557 (Martin, GA) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.0 in 2023 to 227.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,152. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,700 (23% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $867; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Stephens County, so 30557 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 30557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martin, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30557.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 30557?
39.8
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
2.9%
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?
$64,722
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$38,152
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30557 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Martin, 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)
$64,722 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,553housing units
2,553
Total Housing Units
1,862
Occupied Units
691
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 30557 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30577
Toccoa (30577)
22,230 residents
- 30553 7,232
Lavonia (30553)
7,232 residents
- 30557 4,975
Martin (30557)
4,975 residents
- 30521 4,944
Carnesville (30521)
4,944 residents
- 30520 4,426
Canon (30520)
4,426 residents
- 30538 2,854
Eastanollee (30538)
2,854 residents
- 30516 2,054
Bowersville (30516)
2,054 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30557 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30516
Bowersville (30516)
$77,818 median income
- 30557
Martin (30557)
$64,722 median income
- 30520
Canon (30520)
$56,532 median income
- 30521
Carnesville (30521)
$54,121 median income
- 30577
Toccoa (30577)
$53,818 median income
- 30553
Lavonia (30553)
$52,833 median income
- 30538
Eastanollee (30538)
$51,055 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30557, 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 (4,975 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 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.
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