ZIP Code 30738

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Rising Fawn · Dade County · Georgia

Population
3,799

17/sq mi

Median income
$66,080

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$284,700

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.7%

Median age 51.7

Land area
223.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 30738 in Rising Fawn, Georgia has a population of 3,799. The median household income is $66,080, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $284,700, 2% above the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 30738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.5 square miles in Rising Fawn, Dade County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,799 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 30738 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30738 sits at $66,080 (6% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $42,832. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $284,700 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $689 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Dade County, so you can benchmark 30738 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 30738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30738.

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 30738, Rising Fawn, 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

3,799

Population

223.5

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30738?

51.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$66,080

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$42,832

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,652

Total Housing Units

1,398

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$284,700

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$689

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 30738, employing approximately 274 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,590,000.

42

Businesses

274

Employees

$10.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 10 23.8%
Retail trade 9 21.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.1%

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 30738 vs 30707 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
30707 Chickamauga, GA 16,483 6.8 mi
30752 Trenton, GA 9,800 8.4 mi
35979 Higdon, AL 1,398 7.8 mi
30757 Wildwood, GA 1,787 10.3 mi
30750 Lookout Mountain, GA 4,125 11.2 mi
30725 Flintstone, GA 4,647 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30738 in?
ZIP code 30738 (Rising Fawn) is located in Dade County, Georgia. Dade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dade-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30738?
ZIP code 30738 in Rising Fawn, GA has a population of 3,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30738?
The median household income in ZIP 30738 is $66,080, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30738?
The median home value in ZIP 30738 is $284,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30738 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30738?
ZIP code 30738 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30738?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30738 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30738?
In ZIP code 30738, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 30738?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30738 is 30.8 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 30738?
In ZIP code 30738, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30738 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rising Fawn, GA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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