ZIP Code 30540 Demographics

Gilmer County, Georgia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 30540 compared to county averages.

Total Population

19,846

↓ 37.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,806

↑ +2.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$257,800

↓ 0.7% vs county

Median Age

50.3 yrs

↓ +1.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

↓ +3.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 30540 compares to Gilmer County and Georgia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 30540 $72k Gilmer $70k Georgia $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 30540 $258k Gilmer $260k Georgia $246k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$829

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 30540 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$257,800
Down Payment (20%)$51,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,637P&I: $1304 | Tax: $258 | Ins: $75
Rent (Local Median)
$829
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $808/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 30540, sorted by distance.

30175 12.5 mi away pickens county 30734 16.4 mi away gordon county 30711 17.8 mi away murray county 30143 19.4 mi away pickens county 30710 26.3 mi away whitfield county 30756 27.3 mi away whitfield county 30755 29.9 mi away whitfield county

About Gilmer County

Gilmer County is located in Georgia and has a total population of 31,519. The county's median household income is $70,334 and median home value is $259,700. ZIP code 30540 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Gilmer County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.