Lincolnton, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30817
Lincoln County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,676
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincolnton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30817 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 30817 (Lincolnton, GA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.9 in 2023 to 224.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30817 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia, home to 7,676 residents across 498.4 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30817 reports a modest median household income of $57,089 (19% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,830. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,200 (28% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $790; owner occupancy is 73.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page surfaces 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 30817 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
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 30817
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincolnton, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30817.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 30817, Lincolnton, 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
7,676
Population
498.4
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30817?
47.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
3.0%
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?
$57,089
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$28,830
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30817 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Lincolnton, 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)
$57,089 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
4,134housing units
4,134
Total Housing Units
2,883
Occupied Units
1,251
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$790
Median Rent
1985
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30817 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 172 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 181 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 221 |
| 2023 | -4.4% | 211 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 224 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 30817, employing approximately 873 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,013,000.
159
Businesses
873
Employees
$33.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 18 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 7.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.1% |
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 30817 vs 29835 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29835 | Mc Cormick, SC | 6,566 | 13.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30817, 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 (7,676 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 30817 in?
ZIP code 30817 (Lincolnton) is located in Lincoln County, Georgia. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30817?
ZIP code 30817 in Lincolnton, GA has a population of 7,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30817?
The median household income in ZIP 30817 is $57,089, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30817?
The median home value in ZIP 30817 is $173,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30817?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30817 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30817?
ZIP code 30817 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 873 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30817?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30817 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30817?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30817 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 30817?
In ZIP code 30817, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 30817?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30817 is 30.0 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 30817?
In ZIP code 30817, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30817?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30817 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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