30530 ZIP Code — Commerce, GA

Banks County, Georgia

ZIP code 30530 is located in Commerce, Georgia, within Banks County. It covers approximately 79.18 square miles and serves a population of 7,556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30530

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $59,881. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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.

College attainment at 13% 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. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,556

population

79.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Commerce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30599 Commerce (4.7 mi) 30529 Commerce (6.8 mi) 30633 Danielsville (8.1 mi) 30565 Nicholson (10 mi) 30521 Carnesville (10.2 mi) 30547 Homer (10.4 mi) 30646 Hull (10.7 mi) 30558 Maysville (11.9 mi) 30662 Royston (13.1 mi) 30549 Jefferson (14.4 mi) 30607 Athens (14.4 mi) 30601 Athens (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,556
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	79.18 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	34.2275
Longitude	-83.3798
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	47.9%	46.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	34.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,556

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$59,881

Median household income

$29,447

Per capita income

$191,200

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

69.2%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

2,194

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

202

149

5–9

181

339

10–14

414

209

15–19

255

213

20–24

261

453

25–34

554

399

35–44

488

411

45–54

502

335

55–59

410

190

60–64

233

289

65–74

353

181

75–84

221

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,586	21.0%
18 and over	5,970	79.0%
65 and over	1,192	15.8%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Black or African American 5.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Other race 2%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,491	81%
Hispanic or Latino	454	5.7%
Black or African American	414	5.2%
Two or more races	378	4.7%
Other race	161	2%
Asian	104	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	46.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	34.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$59,881

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,200
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	69.2%
Renter occupied	30.8%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	65.3%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,394	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	214	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	236	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	908	33.0%
Households with children under 18	756	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	900	32.7%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	25.4%
Married	54.0%	45.7%
Separated	2.5%	0.8%
Widowed	1.6%	13.1%
Divorced	20.7%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	5.8%
Kindergarten	161	10.8%
Elementary school	860	57.8%
High school	224	15.1%
College / grad school	156	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Retail trade 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Other services 3.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	342	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,188	95.1%
Spanish	75	1.0%
Other Indo-European	75	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,307	96.7%
Born in same state	7,307	96.7%
Born in different state	4,971	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	249	3.3%
Not a US citizen	203	81.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,344	17.8%
Italian	745	9.9%
French	423	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.3%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30530

What city is ZIP code 30530 in?

ZIP code 30530 is primarily assigned to Commerce, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30530 in?

ZIP code 30530 falls within Jackson County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30530?

25% of residents in ZIP code 30530 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30530?

13% 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 30530 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 30530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30530?

The median home value in ZIP code 30530 is $191,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 30530 in?

ZIP code 30530 observes the EST timezone.