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Elberton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30635

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

16,109
22/sq mi
$57,487
Median income
$153,300
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30635 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30635 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 735.6 square miles in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia. The area is home to 16,109 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 30635 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30635 sits at $57,487 (18% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,674. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $153,300 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $860 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30635 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Elbert County, so you can benchmark 30635 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 30635

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30635.

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 30635, Elberton, 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

16,109

Population

735.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30635?

43.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 58.2%
African American 25.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$57,487

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,674

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30635 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,487 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,479

Total Housing Units

6,663

Occupied Units

816

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$153,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$860

Median Rent

1975

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

+17.6%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30635 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 127
2021 +13.5% 144
2022 +27.4% 184
2023 -3.8% 177
2024 +17.6% 208

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 407 business establishments in ZIP 30635, employing approximately 4,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,133,000.

407

Businesses

4,758

Employees

$194.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 75 18.4%
Retail trade 63 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 40 9.8%
Construction 37 9.1%
Wholesale trade 35 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 29 7.1%
Finance and insurance 23 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 22 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 2.5%
Information 8 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 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 Code City Population Distance
30634 Dewy Rose, GA 2,281 10.7 mi

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Related Areas

Elbert County Elberton, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30635 in? ▼
ZIP code 30635 (Elberton) is located in Elbert County, Georgia. Elbert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elbert-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30635? ▼
ZIP code 30635 in Elberton, GA has a population of 16,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30635? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30635 is $57,487, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30635? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30635 is $153,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30635? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30635 is White at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30635? ▼
ZIP code 30635 has 407 business establishments employing approximately 4,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30635? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30635 are: Manufacturing (75), Retail trade (63), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30635? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30635 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 30635? ▼
In ZIP code 30635, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 30635? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30635 is 23.6 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 30635? ▼
In ZIP code 30635, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30635? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30635 is 18.5% 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 Elberton, 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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