30540 ZIP Code
Ellijay, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30540 |
| City/Town: | Ellijay |
| County: | Gilmer |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,846 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,806 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,132 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,180 |
| Median Home Value: | $257,800 |
| Land Area: | 196.5 sq miles
508.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.5 sq miles
11.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7281, -84.5435 |
Population Information (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,846 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,017 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,829 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 907 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,074 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 931 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 858 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,107 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,951 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,928 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,205 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,001 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,503 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,384 | 17.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,564 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 433 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $257,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $829 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,180 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,356 | 74.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,824 | 25.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,211 | 74.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,145 | 25.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,969 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,076 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,115 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,342 | 35.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,729 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,480 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,012 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,215 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,806 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,663 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,777 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,132 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,587 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,372 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 215 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,034 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,338 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,339 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 681 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,927 | 90.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 83 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 227 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 831 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 771 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,241 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,773 | 14.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,259 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 80 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,385 | 7.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30540 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 346 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 408 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 898 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 803 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 653 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,348 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,582 | 18.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,528 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 410 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 380 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30540 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,930 | 70.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,542 | 18.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 84 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 55 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 582 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30540 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 168 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 892 | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,110 | 13.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 125 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,102 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 322 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 226 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 523 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 830 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,902 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 562 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 412 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 198 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 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 (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,933 | 80.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,603 | 53.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,049 | 45.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,830 | 19.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30540 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,517 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,258 | 51.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,726 | 32.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 596 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 183 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 816 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30540 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,356 | 74.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 230 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 124 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 227 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 37 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 204 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,879 | 16.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 69 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30540 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 813 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,096 | 36.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,397 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,831 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 505 | 4.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 637 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 424 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 145 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 310 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30540 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 351 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 756 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,813 | 34.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,655 | 41.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,097 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 508 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30540 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 883 | 10.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 3,371 | 40.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,611 | 43.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 336 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 120 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30540 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 323 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,507 | 30.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,071 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,455 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30540 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 266 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 530 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 464 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 937 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,736 | 28.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,415 | 22.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 680 | 10.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 183 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,330 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $415 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $829 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,356 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,608 | 55.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,327 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,319 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,817 | 21.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,063 | 24.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,928 | 47.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30540 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,473 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,065 | 24.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,800 | 56.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 295 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,176 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,400 | 16.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30540 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,632 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 333 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 272 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,572 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 971 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 484 | 13.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,291 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,749 | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,763 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,020 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 175 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,011 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,834 | 45.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30540 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,345 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,363 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 910 | 38.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,436 | 60.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 469 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,495 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 49 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,351 | 2757.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,351 | 2757.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,351 | 2757.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 103 | 210.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 18 | 36.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,127 | 2300.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 84 | 171.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30540 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,939 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,780 | 88.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,159 | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,805 | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 180 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 64 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 110 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30540 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,356 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,618 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Ellijay, GA30540