30520 ZIP Code — Canon, GA

Franklin County, Georgia

ZIP code 30520 is located in Canon, Georgia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 56.04 square miles and serves a population of 4,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30520

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,981. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,822

population

56.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30516 Bowersville (3.3 mi) 30553 Lavonia (6.2 mi) 30662 Royston (7.8 mi) 30643 Hartwell (10.5 mi) 30624 Bowman (10.9 mi) 30634 Dewy Rose (12.3 mi) 30557 Martin (12.3 mi) 30521 Carnesville (12.3 mi) 29643 Fair Play (13.1 mi) 30538 Eastanollee (13.9 mi) 30633 Danielsville (16.2 mi) 29689 Townville (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,822
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	56.04 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	34.3476
Longitude	-83.0814
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	15.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,822

Population

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$58,981

Median household income

$24,015

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$616

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,508

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

248

Under 5

200

357

5–9

287

195

10–14

156

184

15–19

148

177

20–24

142

325

25–34

262

211

35–44

170

278

45–54

224

165

55–59

132

134

60–64

108

271

65–74

218

125

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,578	32.7%
18 and over	3,244	67.3%
65 and over	719	14.9%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 4.7%

Other race 4.4%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,978	76.2%
Hispanic or Latino	396	7.6%
Black or African American	316	6.1%
Two or more races	246	4.7%
Other race	232	4.4%
Asian	40	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	15.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$58,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$616
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	55.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	26.0%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	48.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	754	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	127	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	370	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	303	19.5%
Households with children under 18	525	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	554	35.6%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	19.1%
Married	46.4%	57.0%
Separated	4.3%	1.6%
Widowed	7.4%	11.4%
Divorced	11.1%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	7.9%
Kindergarten	301	23.2%
Elementary school	532	41.0%
High school	225	17.3%
College / grad school	137	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.8%

Retail trade 14.8%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Construction 11.8%

Other services 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Public administration 7.7%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Professional & management 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 34.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	226	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,374	90.7%
Spanish	101	2.3%
Other Indo-European	101	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,653	96.5%
Born in same state	4,601	95.4%
Born in different state	3,681	76.3%
Foreign born	52	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	169	3.5%
Not a US citizen	37	21.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	773	16%
Arab	657	13.6%
Italian	576	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	0.8%
English	11	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30520

What city is ZIP code 30520 in?

ZIP code 30520 is primarily assigned to Canon, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30520 in?

ZIP code 30520 falls within Hart County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30520 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 30520 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30520?

21% of residents in ZIP code 30520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30520?

The median home value in ZIP code 30520 is $112,500.

Does ZIP code 30520 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 30520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 30520 in?

ZIP code 30520 observes the EST timezone.