30536 ZIP Code
Ellijay, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30536 |
| City/Town: | Ellijay |
| County: | Gilmer |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,717 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,080 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,690 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,964 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,800 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6500, -84.3700 |
Population Information (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,717 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,705 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,012 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 590 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 532 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 769 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 593 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 436 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 792 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,124 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,529 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 615 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 748 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,274 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 592 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 123 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $979 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,964 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,593 | 72.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,371 | 27.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,782 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 811 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,797 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 415 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 398 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,291 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,218 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 617 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,123 | 16.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 735 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,080 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,669 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,844 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,690 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,441 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,364 | 98.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 77 | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,252 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,228 | 74.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 788 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 341 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,575 | 88.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 120 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 109 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 166 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 747 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 370 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,062 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 300 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 713 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30536 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 147 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 65 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 287 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 387 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 440 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 597 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 623 | 17.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 533 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 322 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 192 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30536 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,197 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 563 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 34 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 49 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 312 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30536 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 192 | 4.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 406 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 767 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 132 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 359 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 235 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 121 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 268 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 428 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 675 | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 266 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 162 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 353 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.4% | 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 (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,449 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,821 | 59.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,154 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,196 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30536 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,636 | 73.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,528 | 42.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,047 | 29.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 80 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 41 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 188 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30536 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,962 | 79.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 90 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 12 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 42 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 26 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 815 | 16.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30536 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 224 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,284 | 25.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,566 | 31.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 809 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 500 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 238 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 143 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 93 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 107 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30536 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 173 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,421 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,592 | 52.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 648 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 93 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30536 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 192 | 5.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,465 | 40.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,789 | 49.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 23 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 73 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30536 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 121 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 938 | 26.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,427 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,107 | 30.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30536 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 302 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 110 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 228 | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 347 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 663 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 753 | 27.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 335 | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,354 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $388 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $979 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,593 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,020 | 56.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 441 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 573 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 735 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 909 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,335 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30536 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,938 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 946 | 24.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,146 | 54.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 68 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 650 | 16.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 701 | 17.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30536 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,130 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 59 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,101 | 51.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 480 | 22.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 417 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,497 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 876 | 11.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,645 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,359 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 95 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 597 | 43.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 667 | 49.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30536 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,578 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,065 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 483 | 45.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 582 | 54.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 226 | 21.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,388 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 159 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 329 | 206.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 329 | 206.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 329 | 206.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 26.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 183 | 115.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 5.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30536 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,127 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,421 | 92.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 706 | 7.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 522 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 85 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30536 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,593 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,400 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Ellijay, GA30536