Young Harris, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30582
Towns County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,567
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,360
- Median income Below-median income area
- $329,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Young Harris pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30582 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 30582 (Young Harris, GA) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.1 in 2023 to 233.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30582 covers 129.0 square miles in Young Harris, Towns County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,567 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30582 reports a modest median household income of $59,360 (16% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,100. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $329,900 (37% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $634.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Towns County, so 30582 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 30582
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Young Harris, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30582.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 30582, Young Harris, 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
4,567
Population
129.0
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30582?
49.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$59,360
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$41,100
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30582 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Young Harris, 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)
$59,360 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
2,972housing units
2,972
Total Housing Units
2,203
Occupied Units
769
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,900
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$634
Median Rent
1997
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
-4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30582 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 147 |
| 2021 | +17.3% | 172 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +20.1% | 244 |
| 2024 | -4.2% | 234 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 30582, employing approximately 1,192 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,259,000.
82
Businesses
1,192
Employees
$46.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.9% |
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 30582 vs 28909 →
ZIP 30582 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30512
Blairsville (30512)
19,490 residents
- 30582 4,567
Young Harris (30582)
4,567 residents
- 28902 1,373
Brasstown (28902)
1,373 residents
- 28909 1,030
Warne (28909)
1,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30582 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30582 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28902
Brasstown (28902)
$88,456 median income
- 28909
Warne (28909)
$80,875 median income
- 30512
Blairsville (30512)
$66,642 median income
- 30582
Young Harris (30582)
$59,360 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30582 ranks #4 of 4 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 30582, 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 (4,567 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 30582 in?
ZIP code 30582 (Young Harris) is located in Towns County, Georgia. Towns County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/towns-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30582?
ZIP code 30582 in Young Harris, GA has a population of 4,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30582?
The median household income in ZIP 30582 is $59,360, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30582?
The median home value in ZIP 30582 is $329,900, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30582?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30582 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30582?
ZIP code 30582 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30582?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30582 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (13), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30582?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30582 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 30582?
In ZIP code 30582, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 30582?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30582 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30582?
In ZIP code 30582, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30582?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30582 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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