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Oakwood, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30566

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

7,906
328/sq mi
$66,456
Median income
$287,300
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakwood pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
328
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30566 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.1 square miles in Oakwood, Hall County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,906 residents, producing a population density of 328 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 30566 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30566 sits at $66,456 (6% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,749. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $287,300 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,513 per month, and 58.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30566 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 30566 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 30566

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30566.

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 30566, Oakwood, 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

7,906

Population

24.1

Area (sq mi)

328

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30566?

33.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.4%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%

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?

$66,456

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$33,749

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30566 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,456 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,045

Total Housing Units

3,750

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.7%
Renter 41.3%

$287,300

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,513

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30566 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.9% 176
2021 +11.4% 196
2022 +31.8% 258
2023 -4.6% 246
2024 +13.0% 278

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 259 business establishments in ZIP 30566, employing approximately 6,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,588,000.

259

Businesses

6,119

Employees

$373.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 36 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 30 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 27 10.4%
Construction 23 8.9%
Finance and insurance 22 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 20 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 16 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.2%
Wholesale trade 15 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.0%
Manufacturing 10 3.9%
Information 7 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.2%

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 30566 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 30566 ranks #0 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 30566 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 30566 ranks #9 of 9 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
30504 Gainesville, GA 22,463 2.2 mi
30542 Flowery Branch, GA 31,946 4.1 mi
30506 Gainesville, GA 41,667 7.9 mi
30507 Gainesville, GA 28,399 7.5 mi
30501 Gainesville, GA 28,048 7.3 mi
30519 Buford, GA 39,812 10.5 mi
30517 Braselton, GA 11,963 9.2 mi
30518 Buford, GA 45,211 10.4 mi
30548 Hoschton, GA 15,870 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hall County

30506 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 41,667
30542 standard
Flowery Branch, GA
Pop: 31,946
30507 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,399
30501 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 28,048
30504 standard
Gainesville, GA
Pop: 22,463
30554 standard
Lula, GA
Pop: 8,535

Related Areas

Hall County Oakwood, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30566 in? ▼
ZIP code 30566 (Oakwood) 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 30566? ▼
ZIP code 30566 in Oakwood, GA has a population of 7,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30566? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30566 is $66,456, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30566? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30566 is $287,300, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30566? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30566 is White at 60.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30566? ▼
ZIP code 30566 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 6,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30566? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30566 are: Retail trade (36), Health care and social assistance (30), Accommodation and food services (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30566? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30566 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 30566? ▼
In ZIP code 30566, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 30566? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30566 is 27.4 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 30566? ▼
In ZIP code 30566, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30566? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30566 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Oakwood, 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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