Morganton, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30560
Fannin County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,599
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,016
- Median income Near-median income area
- $321,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morganton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30560 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 30560 (Morganton, GA) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.3 in 2023 to 252.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30560 covers 188.5 square miles in Morganton, Fannin County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,599 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30560 reports a modest median household income of $66,016 (6% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,882. The poverty rate is 24.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,300 (33% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,006.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Fannin County, so 30560 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 30560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morganton, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30560.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 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 30560, Morganton, 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
4,599
Population
188.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30560?
58.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.7%
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?
$66,016
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$40,882
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30560 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Morganton, 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)
$66,016 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
3,654housing units
3,654
Total Housing Units
2,055
Occupied Units
1,599
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,300
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,006
Median Rent
2000
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30560 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 161 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 192 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 238 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 248 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 252 |
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 30560, employing approximately 298 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,971,000.
66
Businesses
298
Employees
$10.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 30560 vs 30559 →
ZIP 30560 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30513
Blue Ridge (30513)
11,172 residents
- 30560
Morganton (30560)
4,599 residents
- 30559 4,333
Mineral Bluff (30559)
4,333 residents
- 30572 1,260
Suches (30572)
1,260 residents
- 30522 1,092
Cherry Log (30522)
1,092 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30560 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30560 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30522
Cherry Log (30522)
$73,533 median income
- 30560
Morganton (30560)
$66,016 median income
- 30572
Suches (30572)
$65,281 median income
- 30559
Mineral Bluff (30559)
$57,389 median income
- 30513
Blue Ridge (30513)
$56,331 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30560 ranks #2 of 5 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 30560, 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 (4,599 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 30560 in?
ZIP code 30560 (Morganton) is located in Fannin County, Georgia. Fannin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fannin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30560?
ZIP code 30560 in Morganton, GA has a population of 4,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30560?
The median household income in ZIP 30560 is $66,016, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30560?
The median home value in ZIP 30560 is $321,300, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30560 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30560?
ZIP code 30560 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30560 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30560?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30560 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 30560?
In ZIP code 30560, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 30560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30560 is 29.5 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 30560?
In ZIP code 30560, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30560 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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