PlainZIP

Sautee Nacoochee, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30571

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

3,682
25/sq mi
$62,917
Median income
$312,400
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.5 square miles in Sautee Nacoochee, White County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,682 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 30571 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30571 sits at $62,917 (11% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $45,093. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $312,400 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,034 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 30571 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 30571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30571.

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 30571, Sautee Nacoochee, 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

3,682

Population

145.5

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30571?

56.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 7.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$62,917

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$45,093

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30571 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,917 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,460

Total Housing Units

1,670

Occupied Units

790

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$312,400

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,034

Median Rent

1993

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

+28.5%

YoY Change (2023)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30571 have increased 28.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.2% 133
2020 +3.2% 138
2021 +20.2% 165
2022 +10.9% 183
2023 +28.5% 236

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 30571, employing approximately 481 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,145,000.

58

Businesses

481

Employees

$19.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 19.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 15.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 12.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.3%
Retail trade 4 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.9%

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 30571 vs 30545 →

ZIP 30571 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 30571 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 30571 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 30571 ranks #3 of 4 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
30545 Helen, GA 936 4.8 mi
30528 Cleveland, GA 22,679 8.8 mi
30535 Demorest, GA 7,042 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

30528 standard
Cleveland, GA
Pop: 22,679
30545 standard
Helen, GA
Pop: 936

Related Areas

White County Sautee Nacoochee, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30571 in? ▼
ZIP code 30571 (Sautee Nacoochee) is located in White County, Georgia. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30571? ▼
ZIP code 30571 in Sautee Nacoochee, GA has a population of 3,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30571 is $62,917, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30571 is $312,400, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30571 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30571? ▼
ZIP code 30571 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30571 are: Construction (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30571? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30571 increased by 28.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 30571? ▼
In ZIP code 30571, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 30571? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30571 is 34.2 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 30571? ▼
In ZIP code 30571, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30571 is 8.5% 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 Sautee Nacoochee, GA

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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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