30530 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30530, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30530 is a zip code in Banks County, Franklin County, Jackson County, and Madison County, Georgia, which covers Homer CCD, Southeast Banks CCD, Carnesville CCD, Sandy Cross CCD, Commerce CCD, Nicholson CCD, and Ila, with a total population of 7,831 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 30530 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30530.

The estimated population of people living in 30530 is 7,831, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30530 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,831
+4.76%
+23.83%
2020
7,475
+8.54%
-
2019
6,887
+8.8%
-
2018
6,330
+0.09%
-
2017
6,324
 - -

Population of 30530 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30530 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
89.6%
89.5%
 +0.11%
Black/African American
3.1%
3.9%
 -20.51%
Native
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
2.2%
 +72.73%
Asian
2%
1.7%
 +17.65%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.4%
 -21.43%
Other
0%
1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30530 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 30530 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30530 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30530 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 -13.05% 35.8 -7.49% 38.7 -12.64%
2020 42.9 +12.01% 38.7 +4.31% 44.3 +3.5%
2019 38.3 -2.54% 37.1 -0.54% 42.8 +4.9%
2018 39.3 +4.24% 37.3 -0.53% 40.8 +5.7%
2017 37.7 - 37.5 - 38.6 -

The median age of the 30530 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 30530 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 9 428 +51.74% 493 -14.69% 494 408
10 to 19 428 +18.03% 361 +106.35% 500 841
20 to 29 260 +33.91% 344 +55.28% 356 566
30 to 39 539 +10.79% 454 -15.14% 590 368
40 to 49 378 -0.05% 423 +56.87% 370 656
50 to 59 403 +9.71% 443 +29.78% 439 587
60 to 69 355 +16.59% 357 +39.8% 394 495
70+ 327 +12.35% 331 +27.95% 350 417

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30530 zip code is $57,315.00.

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 30530.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,091.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,462.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,109.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30530 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 30530, 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 30530 is currently $68,633.00.

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.

5.82% of households in 30530 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 30530 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30530 is $25,585.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30530 by the total population of 30530.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30530 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30530 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
    9.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30530 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30530 zip over the age of 16 is 5,950.

Of those people, a total of 63.20% 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 30530 is 62.40%.

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 30530 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 362 63.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 459 73.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 463 69.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 490 85.90% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 991 82.20% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 965 83.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 564 72.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 450 51.60% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 718 17.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 488 12.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30530. 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 5,429 61.00% 1.50%
Black or African American 155 85.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 118 67.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 21 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 227 93.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 263 67.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,344 62.00% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30530 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 30530 is 3,711, with median earnings of $37,159.00.

Women in 30530 are earning approximately 73.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,711 $37,159.00
Male 1,857 $39,942.00
Female 1,854 $29,507.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30530 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 272 $85,750.00
Business and Financial 38 $66,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $60,758.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 160 $53,958.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $26,531.00
Healthcare Practitioners 235 $77,565.00
Healthcare Support 112 $25,086.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $45,109.00
Food Preparation and Serving 176 $15,426.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 228 $4,110.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $42,935.00
Sales 321 $22,259.00
Office and Administrative Support 511 $41,318.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 246 $36,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $60,185.00
Production 570 $37,401.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $21,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30530 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 30530.

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 166 $195,194.00 106 $38,214.00
Business and Financial 31 $65,875.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $0.00 41 $56,250.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 52 $83,269.00 108 $53,681.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $26,531.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 225 $77,780.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 112 $25,086.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $45,109.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 67 $0.00 109 $15,976.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $4,886.00 168 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 15 $0.00
Sales 94 $39,000.00 227 $20,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 28 $51,818.00 483 $41,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 237 $37,574.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $60,185.00 0 $0.00
Production 466 $41,741.00 104 $28,030.00
Transportation and Material Moving 73 $30,114.00 10 $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 2,800 households in 30530, with an average household size of 2.8 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 1,926 families living in the 30530 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 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 30530:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,555 25 346 874
Average Household Size 3.28 4.84 3.88 1.44
Total Families 1,555 25 346 0
Average Household Size 3.25 4.24 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 1,926 families living in 30530, 20.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30530:

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 3,090 housing units in 30530.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,800 90.61%
Vacant 290 9.39%

21.17% of the total 3,090 housing units in 30530 are rental units. This is approximately 654 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,930 are occupied by the owner - or 62.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30530 is $865.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30530 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
    216
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    408
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    128
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    61
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30530 is $161,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30530 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    237
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    266
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    338
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    340
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    514
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    202
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    18
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30530. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30530 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    81
  • 1940 to 1949
    35
  • 1950 to 1959
    230
  • 1960 to 1969
    145
  • 1970 to 1979
    507
  • 1980 to 1989
    631
  • 1990 to 1999
    525
  • 2000 to 2009
    750
  • 2010 to 2013
    186
  • 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 30530 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    68
  • 1 vehicle available
    791
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,063
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    878

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30530 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30530 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30530.

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
    37
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    141
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    304
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    491
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    272
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    426
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    770
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    123
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    116
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    533
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    151
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 30530 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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