Watkinsville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30677
Oconee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,065
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $110,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $435,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Watkinsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30677 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 30677 (Watkinsville, GA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.5 in 2023 to 282.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30677 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Watkinsville, Oconee County, Georgia, home to 17,065 residents across 305.8 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30677 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,250 (57% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,738. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $435,600 (81% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 84.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,480.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Oconee County, so 30677 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 30677
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Watkinsville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30677.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
120 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 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 30677, Watkinsville, 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
17,065
Population
305.8
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30677?
41.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
6.0%
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?
$110,250
Median Household Income
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$52,738
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30677 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Watkinsville, 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)
$110,250 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
8,066housing units
8,066
Total Housing Units
7,759
Occupied Units
307
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$435,600
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$1,480
Median Rent
1994
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30677 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 177 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 198 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 233 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 266 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 283 |
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 816 business establishments in ZIP 30677, employing approximately 7,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,686,000.
816
Businesses
7,548
Employees
$357.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 19.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 120 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 94 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.7% |
| Information | 5 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 30677 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30606
Athens (30606)
40,225 residents
- 30605
Athens (30605)
39,952 residents
- 30677
Watkinsville (30677)
17,065 residents
- 30622 10,344
Bogart (30622)
10,344 residents
- 30621 5,109
Bishop (30621)
5,109 residents
- 30619 1,440
Arnoldsville (30619)
1,440 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30677 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30677 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30622
Bogart (30622)
$133,563 median income
- 30621
Bishop (30621)
$117,917 median income
- 30677
Watkinsville (30677)
$110,250 median income
- 30619
Arnoldsville (30619)
$78,250 median income
- 30606
Athens (30606)
$63,328 median income
- 30605 $50,062
Athens (30605)
$50,062 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30677 ranks #3 of 6 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 30677, 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 (17,065 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 30677 in?
ZIP code 30677 (Watkinsville) is located in Oconee County, Georgia. Oconee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oconee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30677?
ZIP code 30677 in Watkinsville, GA has a population of 17,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30677?
The median household income in ZIP 30677 is $110,250, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30677?
The median home value in ZIP 30677 is $435,600, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30677?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30677 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30677?
ZIP code 30677 has 816 business establishments employing approximately 7,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30677?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30677 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Professional, scientific, and technical services (120), Construction (94). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30677?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30677 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 30677?
In ZIP code 30677, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% 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 30677?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30677 is 22.9 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 30677?
In ZIP code 30677, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30677?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30677 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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