30529 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30529, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30529 is a zip code in Banks County and Jackson County, Georgia, which covers Homer CCD, Maysville CCD, Southeast Banks CCD, Commerce CCD, Jefferson CCD, and Nicholson, with a total population of 12,009 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 30529 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30529.

The estimated population of people living in 30529 is 12,009, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30529 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,009
 -0.74% +11.55%
2020
12,098
+6.52%
-
2019
11,358
 -0.67% -
2018
11,435
+6.21%
-
2017
10,766
 - -

Population of 30529 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30529 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.5%
77.3%
 -3.62%
Black/African American
12.8%
12.6%
 +1.59%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.8%
6.8%
 +29.41%
Asian
1.6%
0.5%
 +220.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
2.2%
 -13.64%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30529 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 30529 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30529 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30529 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 +5.23% 32.5 +0.31% 40 +4.44%
2020 34.4 0% 32.4 -4.99% 38.3 +10.37%
2019 34.4 -1.71% 34.1 -1.45% 34.7 -4.41%
2018 35 -4.89% 34.6 -3.08% 36.3 -6.68%
2017 36.8 - 35.7 - 38.9 -

The median age of the 30529 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 30529 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 887 -2.16% 623 +41.63% 859 902
10 to 19 515 +91.41% 662 +4.86% 1,110 685
20 to 29 671 -22.54% 913 -24.87% 513 689
30 to 39 695 +36.8% 680 +15.76% 948 787
40 to 49 634 3.91% 679 +30.23% 631 882
50 to 59 663 +19.29% 683 -27.48% 795 500
60 to 69 585 -10.85% 684 +31.46% 499 877
70+ 407 +26.88% 785 +4.28% 521 811

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30529 zip code is $60,717.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 30529.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,077.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,773.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,042.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30529 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 30529, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 30529 is currently $67,595.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.43% of households in 30529 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 30529 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30529 is $24,440.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30529 by the total population of 30529.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30529 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30529 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.79%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.55%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30529 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30529 zip over the age of 16 is 9,114.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 30529 is 57.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 30529 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 661 36.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 528 82.40% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 674 85.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,093 77.60% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 1,363 73.50% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 1,707 81.10% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 380 76.80% 22.60%
60 to 64 years 729 60.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,078 18.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 901 4.30% 20.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30529. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,194 59.90% 3.40%
Black or African American 1,321 53.80% 2.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 160 93.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 222 51.80% 16.50%
Two or more races 217 77.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 605 61.50% 5.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,929 60.00% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30529 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 30529 is 5,250, with median earnings of $34,967.00.

Women in 30529 are earning approximately 78.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,250 $34,967.00
Male 2,779 $40,735.00
Female 2,471 $32,055.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30529 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 248 $51,111.00
Business and Financial 354 $61,118.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $79,205.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $54,500.00
Community and Social Service 117 $51,660.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 330 $46,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $30,962.00
Healthcare Practitioners 277 $39,477.00
Healthcare Support 115 $26,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $32,933.00
Law Enforcement 37 $44,464.00
Food Preparation and Serving 411 $15,325.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 306 $38,393.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $8,750.00
Sales 577 $22,962.00
Office and Administrative Support 582 $32,955.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $36,611.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 187 $32,484.00
Production 454 $44,018.00
Transportation and Material Moving 213 $32,445.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30529 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 30529.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 109 $63,856.00 139 $32,019.00
Business and Financial 119 $70,617.00 235 $56,743.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $79,830.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 104 $51,418.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 57 $46,932.00 273 $45,650.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 70 $30,673.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $65,938.00 228 $39,000.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 107 $26,047.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 26 $41,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 122 $13,399.00 289 $21,607.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 205 $62,031.00 101 $20,963.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 73 $7,760.00
Sales 254 $56,563.00 323 $9,788.00
Office and Administrative Support 166 $2,499.00 416 $35,130.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $36,611.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 187 $32,484.00 0 $0.00
Production 445 $44,420.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $38,250.00 9 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,135 households in 30529, with an average household size of 2.85 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,017 families living in the 30529 zip code with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 30529:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,119 295 603 1,118
Average Household Size 3.61 2.61 3.34 1.21
Total Families 2,119 295 603 0
Average Household Size 3.57 2.33 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 3,017 families living in 30529, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30529:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,729 housing units in 30529.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,135 87.44%
Vacant 594 12.56%

33.62% of the total 4,729 housing units in 30529 are rental units. This is approximately 1,590 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,485 are occupied by the owner - or 52.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30529 is $959.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30529 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    60
  • Less than $500
    113
  • $500 to $999
    791
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    496
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    174
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30529 is $187,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30529 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    104
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    247
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    481
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    601
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    706
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    278
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    62
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30529. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30529 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    380
  • 1940 to 1949
    107
  • 1950 to 1959
    461
  • 1960 to 1969
    546
  • 1970 to 1979
    639
  • 1980 to 1989
    671
  • 1990 to 1999
    612
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,139
  • 2010 to 2013
    174
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 30529 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    180
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,041
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,902
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,012

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30529 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30529 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30529.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    286
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    752
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    748
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    822
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    442
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    261
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    602
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    124
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    106
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    458
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    184
  • 90 or more minutes
    146

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 30529 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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