Summerville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30747
Chattooga County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,859
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,356
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Summerville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30747 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 30747 (Summerville, GA) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.5 in 2023 to 212.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30747 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia, home to 16,859 residents across 473.6 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30747 reports a modest median household income of $51,356 (27% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,789. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,200 (48% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $769; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Chattooga County, so 30747 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 30747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summerville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30747.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
23 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 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 30747, Summerville, 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
16,859
Population
473.6
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30747?
44.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
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?
$51,356
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$27,789
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30747 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Summerville, 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)
$51,356 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
7,063housing units
7,063
Total Housing Units
5,992
Occupied Units
1,071
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,200
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$769
Median Rent
1977
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30747 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 164 |
| 2022 | +22.4% | 201 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 210 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 213 |
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 227 business establishments in ZIP 30747, employing approximately 2,921 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,371,000.
227
Businesses
2,921
Employees
$106.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 23.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 21 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 30747 vs 30753 →
ZIP 30747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30747
Summerville (30747)
16,859 residents
- 30753 6,697
Trion (30753)
6,697 residents
- 30105 2,294
Armuchee (30105)
2,294 residents
- 30730 1,993
Lyerly (30730)
1,993 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30747 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30105
Armuchee (30105)
$99,375 median income
- 30747
Summerville (30747)
$51,356 median income
- 30753
Trion (30753)
$51,204 median income
- 30730
Lyerly (30730)
$47,760 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30747 ranks #2 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 30747, 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 (16,859 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 30747 in?
ZIP code 30747 (Summerville) is located in Chattooga County, Georgia. Chattooga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chattooga-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30747?
ZIP code 30747 in Summerville, GA has a population of 16,859 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30747?
The median household income in ZIP 30747 is $51,356, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30747?
The median home value in ZIP 30747 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30747 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30747?
ZIP code 30747 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 2,921 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30747 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (35), Health care and social assistance (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30747 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 30747?
In ZIP code 30747, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 30747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30747 is 29.2 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 30747?
In ZIP code 30747, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30747 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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