30531 ZIP Code
Cornelia, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30531 |
| City/Town: | Cornelia |
| County: | Habersham |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,199 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,688 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,218 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,552 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,700 |
| Land Area: | 37.7 sq miles
97.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.5126, -83.5922 |
Population Information (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,199 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,608 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,591 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 721 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 656 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 628 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 905 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 754 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,656 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,220 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 956 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 679 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 662 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,536 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 592 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 234 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $887 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,552 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,921 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 631 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,677 | 68.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,244 | 31.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,535 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,178 | 15.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 697 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,134 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,435 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 312 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 945 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 834 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30531 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,688 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,523 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,228 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,218 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,473 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,361 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 112 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,650 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,512 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 580 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 245 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,778 | 69.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 453 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 457 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 386 | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 950 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,106 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,888 | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,149 | 28.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,328 | 20.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 112 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 709 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30531 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 313 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 293 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 311 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 350 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 580 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 529 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 364 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 629 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 371 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 181 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30531 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,767 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 986 | 18.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 280 | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 154 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30531 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 183 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 421 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 975 | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 60 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 439 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 172 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 165 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 210 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 443 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,606 | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 384 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 182 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 121 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,020 | 80.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,386 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,807 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,134 | 19.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30531 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,762 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,627 | 41.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 912 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 199 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 46 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 591 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30531 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,087 | 67.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 130 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 116 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 166 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 98 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 118 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 804 | 17.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30531 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 271 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 694 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,160 | 25.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 865 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 615 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 351 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 366 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 163 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 50 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30531 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 32 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 148 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,200 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,160 | 47.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 824 | 18.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 188 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30531 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 516 | 13.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 361 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,981 | 76.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30531 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 213 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,406 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,119 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,183 | 30.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30531 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 352 | 13.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 258 | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 503 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 537 | 20.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 476 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 457 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 51 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30531 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,298 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $473 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $887 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.38 |
Households (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,921 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,895 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 781 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 664 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 995 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,168 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,643 | 41.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30531 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,508 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,673 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,197 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 261 | 5.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 286 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,223 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30531 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,640 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 303 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 993 | 37.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 791 | 30.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 480 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,492 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 390 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,154 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,076 | 18.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 12 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 961 | 46.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,103 | 53.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30531 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,542 | 76.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,647 | 23.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,034 | 39.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,116 | 42.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 329 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 497 | 18.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30531 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,411 | 84.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 338 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,788 | 529.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,788 | 529.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,788 | 529.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,447 | 428.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 4.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30531 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,478 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,586 | 72.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,892 | 27.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,070 | 19.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 70 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 436 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 316 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30531 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,921 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,373 | 86.0% | 89.4% |
Cornelia, GA30531