30510 ZIP Code — Alto, GA

Habersham County, Georgia

ZIP code 30510 is located in Alto, Georgia, within Habersham County. It covers approximately 44.06 square miles and serves a population of 8,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30510

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $47,420. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30510 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,822

population

44.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30510 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30510

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30531 Cornelia (3.6 mi) 30554 Lula (4.8 mi) 30511 Baldwin (6 mi) 30547 Homer (9 mi) 30535 Demorest (9.6 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (9.9 mi) 30558 Maysville (11.4 mi) 30527 Clermont (11.5 mi) 30543 Gillsville (11.7 mi) 30501 Gainesville (16.2 mi) 30528 Cleveland (16.3 mi) 30529 Commerce (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	8,822
Population density	200 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	44.06 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	34.4475
Longitude	-83.5778
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	46.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,822

Population

200

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$47,420

Median household income

$19,601

Per capita income

$166,500

Median home value

$701

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,930

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

260

Under 5

340

271

5–9

355

268

10–14

352

214

15–19

280

203

20–24

265

635

25–34

833

488

35–44

640

533

45–54

699

148

55–59

194

229

60–64

301

415

65–74

544

114

75–84

149

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,160	24.5%
18 and over	6,662	75.5%
65 and over	1,314	14.9%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Black or African American 6.1%

Other race 4.7%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,040	74.1%
Hispanic or Latino	678	7.1%
Black or African American	581	6.1%
Other race	450	4.7%
Two or more races	370	3.9%
Asian	189	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	175	1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	46.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$47,420

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,500
Median rent / month	$701
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	27.0%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	68.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,465	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	104	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	410	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	502	20.2%
Households with children under 18	876	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	821	33.1%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	31.6%
Married	59.0%	46.0%
Separated	0.1%	2.2%
Widowed	3.6%	5.2%
Divorced	11.5%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	1.2%
Kindergarten	136	7.2%
Elementary school	1,080	56.9%
High school	410	21.6%
College / grad school	250	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 9.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Retail trade 6.9%

Other services 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 21.1%

Female-led households 49.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	13.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,222	93.2%
Spanish	955	11.6%
Other Indo-European	821	10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	131	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,737	87.7%
Born in same state	7,712	87.4%
Born in different state	6,213	70.4%
Foreign born	25	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,085	12.3%
Not a US citizen	209	19.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,162	13.2%
Arab	998	11.3%
Italian	603	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.2%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.1%
Internet access	91.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30510

What city is ZIP code 30510 in?

ZIP code 30510 is primarily assigned to Alto, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30510 in?

ZIP code 30510 falls within Habersham County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30510?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30510?

19% of residents in ZIP code 30510 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30510 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 30510 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30510?

The median home value in ZIP code 30510 is $166,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 30510 in?

ZIP code 30510 observes the EST timezone.