30521 ZIP Code — Carnesville, GA

Franklin County, Georgia

ZIP code 30521 is located in Carnesville, Georgia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 92.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30521

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 $166,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($58,869) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30521 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,456

population

92.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30521 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30521

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carnesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30538 Eastanollee (8.7 mi) 30547 Homer (9.2 mi) 30530 Commerce (10.2 mi) 30662 Royston (11.1 mi) 30557 Martin (11.2 mi) 30511 Baldwin (11.9 mi) 30520 Canon (12.3 mi) 30577 Toccoa (13.3 mi) 30553 Lavonia (13.3 mi) 30633 Danielsville (13.5 mi) 30599 Commerce (14.1 mi) 30529 Commerce (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,456
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	92.04 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	34.3585
Longitude	-83.2974
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	15.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,456

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$58,869

Median household income

$33,579

Per capita income

$166,300

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

1,674

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

203

Under 5

179

143

5–9

127

169

10–14

149

206

15–19

182

149

20–24

131

408

25–34

361

374

35–44

331

473

45–54

419

194

55–59

172

166

60–64

146

242

65–74

215

142

75–84

125

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,303	23.9%
18 and over	4,153	76.1%
65 and over	774	14.2%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Black or African American 5.5%

Asian 3.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,924	90%
Black or African American	302	5.5%
Asian	174	3.2%
Two or more races	46	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.3%
Other race	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	15.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$58,869

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,300
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,019	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	136	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	304	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	314	17.7%
Households with children under 18	638	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	513	28.9%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	26.5%
Married	49.5%	55.6%
Separated	2.0%	1.7%
Widowed	1.4%	9.7%
Divorced	14.7%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	6.7%
Kindergarten	85	7.6%
Elementary school	507	45.3%
High school	335	29.9%
College / grad school	117	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Information 2.0%

Other services 1.8%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,074	93.0%
Spanish	181	3.6%
Other Indo-European	12	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.3%
Other languages	156	3.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,268	96.6%
Born in same state	5,248	96.2%
Born in different state	4,327	79.3%
Foreign born	20	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	188	3.4%
Not a US citizen	15	8.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	704	12.9%
Arab	659	12.1%
French	393	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	0.3%
English	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30521

What city is ZIP code 30521 in?

ZIP code 30521 is primarily assigned to Carnesville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30521 in?

ZIP code 30521 falls within Franklin County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30521?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 30521 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 30521 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30521?

The median home value in ZIP code 30521 is $166,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 30521?

ZIP code 30521 has an estimated population of 5,456 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30521 in?

ZIP code 30521 observes the EST timezone.