30522 ZIP Code — Cherry Log, GA

Gilmer County, Georgia

ZIP code 30522 is located in Cherry Log, Georgia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 46.53 square miles and serves a population of 592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30522

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,406. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 30522 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

592

population

46.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cherry Log	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30513 Blue Ridge (0.5 mi) 30536 Ellijay (9.7 mi) 30560 Morganton (10.1 mi) 30559 Mineral Bluff (10.7 mi) 30540 Ellijay (12.3 mi) 30540 Ellijay (12.3 mi) 30541 Epworth (12.6 mi) 30555 Mc Caysville (12.8 mi) 30572 Suches (15.8 mi) 37317 Copperhill (18.8 mi) 30175 Talking Rock (19.2 mi) 30708 Cisco (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	592
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	46.53 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	34.7966
Longitude	-84.3351
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	68.8%	45.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	14.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

592

Population

People per sq mi

65.6

Median age

$71,406

Median household income

$33,209

Per capita income

$228,900

Median home value

$609

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

632

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	8.6%
18 and over	541	91.4%
65 and over	306	51.7%
Median age	65.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	558	91.8%
Two or more races	18	3%
Hispanic or Latino	16	2.6%
Other race	16	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	45.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	14.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 22.3%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	22.3%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$71,406

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 19.8%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,900
Median rent / month	$609
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	57.9%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	34.0%
1990–1999	24.3%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.4%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	8.9%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	39.5%
Propane / LP gas	54.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	53	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	76	26.1%
Households with children under 18	69	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	74.2%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	5.6%
Married	50.7%	65.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	16.7%	12.9%
Divorced	32.6%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 15.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	43.8%
High school	16	20.0%
College / grad school	29	36.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.1%

Other services 22.3%

Professional & management 16.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Information 10.5%

Education & healthcare 7.7%

Construction 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	37.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	21.1%
Carpool	78.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.4%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	19.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.1%
Under 18	66.7%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	592	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	560	94.6%
Born in same state	547	92.4%
Born in different state	297	50.2%
Foreign born	13	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	32	5.4%
Not a US citizen	32	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	19.3%
French	58	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	5.1%
Irish	17	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.2%
Internet access	71.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30522

What city is ZIP code 30522 in?

ZIP code 30522 is primarily assigned to Cherry Log, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30522 in?

ZIP code 30522 falls within Gilmer County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30522 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 30522 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 30522 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 30522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 30522 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 30522 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 30522?

ZIP code 30522 has an estimated population of 592 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30522 in?

ZIP code 30522 observes the EST timezone.