30523 ZIP Code — Clarkesville, GA

Habersham County, Georgia

ZIP code 30523 is located in Clarkesville, Georgia, within Habersham County. It covers approximately 184.20 square miles and serves a population of 12,936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30523

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $240,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,131. 44% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 30523 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,936

population

184.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarkesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30552 Lakemont (4.9 mi) 30576 Tiger (7.7 mi) 30535 Demorest (9.7 mi) 30571 Sautee Nacoochee (11.2 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (11.6 mi) 29658 Long Creek (13 mi) 30525 Clayton (14.4 mi) 30545 Helen (14.7 mi) 30531 Cornelia (15.6 mi) 30546 Hiawassee (15.7 mi) 30577 Toccoa (16.2 mi) 30528 Cleveland (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,936
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	184.20 sq mi
Water area	3.37 sq mi
Latitude	34.7166
Longitude	-83.5099
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	41.9%	46.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

12,936

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$73,131

Median household income

$35,670

Per capita income

$240,900

Median home value

$749

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

6,084

Housing units

31.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

178

Under 5

194

174

5–9

189

490

10–14

532

397

15–19

431

347

20–24

377

495

25–34

536

702

35–44

762

805

45–54

873

479

55–59

520

555

60–64

601

952

65–74

1,033

396

75–84

429

235

85+

254

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,173	16.8%
18 and over	10,763	83.2%
65 and over	3,299	25.5%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	11,967	91.2%
Two or more races	350	2.7%
Asian	263	2%
Black or African American	241	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	192	1.5%
Other race	112	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	46.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$73,131

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,900
Median rent / month	$749
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	24.2%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	59.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,806	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	90	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	836	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,199	24.3%
Households with children under 18	1,137	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,216	44.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	19.4%
Married	58.6%	51.4%
Separated	1.3%	1.8%
Widowed	4.0%	10.8%
Divorced	12.2%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	1.9%
Kindergarten	106	3.9%
Elementary school	1,125	40.9%
High school	701	25.5%
College / grad school	769	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 4.0%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 11.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,067	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,564	97.1%
Spanish	152	1.2%
Other Indo-European	54	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	0.3%
Other languages	57	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,488	96.5%
Born in same state	12,401	95.9%
Born in different state	8,039	62.1%
Foreign born	87	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	448	3.5%
Not a US citizen	216	48.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,434	18.8%
Arab	2,099	16.2%
Italian	1,597	12.3%
English	82	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	67	0.5%
German	31	0.2%
Norwegian	19	0.1%
Polish	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30523

What city is ZIP code 30523 in?

ZIP code 30523 is primarily assigned to Clarkesville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30523 in?

ZIP code 30523 falls within Habersham County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30523 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 30523 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 30523 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 30523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30523 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 30523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 30523 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 30523 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 30523 in?

ZIP code 30523 observes the EST timezone.