PlainZIP

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
$51,356
Median income
$124,200
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,789. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $124,200 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $769 monthly, and 64.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 30747 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Chattooga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30747?

44.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 7.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$27,789

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30747 ranks nationally

Summerville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,356 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,063

Total Housing Units

5,992

Occupied Units

1,071

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$124,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30747 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30753 Trion, GA 6,697 5.9 mi
30105 Armuchee, GA 2,294 8.1 mi
30730 Lyerly, GA 1,993 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chattooga County

30753 standard
Trion, GA
Pop: 6,697
30731 standard
Menlo, GA
Pop: 2,428
30730 standard
Lyerly, GA
Pop: 1,993

Related Areas

Chattooga County Summerville, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.