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Nicholson, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30565

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

4,758
54/sq mi
$75,179
Median income
$266,600
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.3 square miles in Nicholson, Jackson County, Georgia. The area is home to 4,758 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 30565 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30565 sits at $75,179 (7% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,179. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $266,600 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $991 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 30565 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 30565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30565.

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 30565, Nicholson, 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

4,758

Population

88.3

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30565?

41.8

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$75,179

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$30,179

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30565 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,179 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,939

Total Housing Units

1,651

Occupied Units

288

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$266,600

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$991

Median Rent

1995

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

-12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30565 have decreased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.4% 151
2021 +10.9% 167
2022 +13.8% 191
2023 +33.9% 255
2024 -12.1% 224

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 42 business establishments in ZIP 30565, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,029,000.

42

Businesses

154

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 26.2%
Retail trade 4 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 9.5%
Manufacturing 3 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.1%

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 30565 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 30565 ranks #7 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 30565 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 30565 ranks the highest 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
30607 Athens, GA 10,895 5.0 mi
30646 Hull, GA 6,946 5.7 mi
30601 Athens, GA 20,835 6.9 mi
30606 Athens, GA 40,225 10.2 mi
30530 Commerce, GA 6,752 9.7 mi
30609 Athens, GA 1,956 9.6 mi
30602 Athens, GA 2,409 10.2 mi
30529 Commerce, GA 10,920 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

30549 standard
Jefferson, GA
Pop: 22,500
30548 standard
Hoschton, GA
Pop: 15,870
30529 standard
Commerce, GA
Pop: 10,920
30558 standard
Maysville, GA
Pop: 5,456
30567 standard
Pendergrass, GA
Pop: 2,981
30575 standard
Talmo, GA
Pop: 1,375

Related Areas

Jackson County Nicholson, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30565 in? ▼
ZIP code 30565 (Nicholson) is located in Jackson County, Georgia. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30565? ▼
ZIP code 30565 in Nicholson, GA has a population of 4,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30565 is $75,179, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30565? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30565 is $266,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30565 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30565? ▼
ZIP code 30565 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30565? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30565 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30565? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30565 decreased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 30565? ▼
In ZIP code 30565, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 30565? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30565 is 27.0 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 30565? ▼
In ZIP code 30565, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30565 is 10.0% 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 Nicholson, 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.

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