30533 ZIP Code — Dahlonega, GA
Lumpkin County, Georgia
ZIP code 30533 is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, within Lumpkin County. It covers approximately 242.88 square miles and serves a population of 26,993 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.
About ZIP code 30533
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 $248,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $65,902. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,993
population
242.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30533 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30533
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dahlonega | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30597 Dahlonega (4.2 mi)
30564 Murrayville (10.4 mi)
30534 Dawsonville (10.9 mi)
30572 Suches (11.3 mi)
30528 Cleveland (14.4 mi)
30527 Clermont (15.8 mi)
30148 Marble Hill (17.1 mi)
30545 Helen (18 mi)
30536 Ellijay (19.1 mi)
30512 Blairsville (19.3 mi)
30506 Gainesville (19.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,993 |
| Population density | 111 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 187 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 242.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.5795 |
| Longitude | -84.0249 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 706 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 46.8% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 30.5% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 18.9% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.8% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
26,993
Population
111
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$65,902
Median household income
$34,004
Per capita income
$248,700
Median home value
$1,056
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
8,509
Housing units
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
547
Under 5
580
450
5–9
476
705
10–14
747
1,413
15–19
1,496
1,646
20–24
1,743
1,437
25–34
1,522
1,265
35–44
1,340
1,295
45–54
1,372
1,028
55–59
1,088
814
60–64
863
1,517
65–74
1,606
777
75–84
823
215
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,534 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 22,459 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,166 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
2.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,808 | 89.3% |
| Two or more races | 791 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 786 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 575 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 319 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 299 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 46.8% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 30.5% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 18.9% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.8% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $65,902 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
33.0%
$300k–$500k
23.0%
$500k–$1M
10.2%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,056 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 16.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 35.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.5% |
| Electricity | 64.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,391 | 55.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 388 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,440 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,458 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,328 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,456 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.8% | 30.6% |
| Married | 48.6% | 48.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 286 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,901 | 24.9% |
| High school | 1,383 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,923 | 51.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Retail trade
15.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Construction
7.6%
Professional & management
7.1%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 18.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
15.7%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,603 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.5% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,866 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 488 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 258 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 129 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,838 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 25,406 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 16,648 | 61.7% |
| Foreign born | 432 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,155 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 429 | 37.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,683 | 17.3% |
| Arab | 2,694 | 10% |
| Italian | 2,623 | 9.7% |
| Polish | 222 | 0.8% |
| English | 146 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 117 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.1% |
| German | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30533
What city is ZIP code 30533 in?
ZIP code 30533 is primarily assigned to Dahlonega, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30533 in?
ZIP code 30533 falls within Lumpkin County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30533?
16% of residents in ZIP code 30533 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 30533 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 30533 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 30533?
ZIP code 30533 has an estimated population of 26,993 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30533?
The median household income in ZIP code 30533 is $65,902, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30533 in?
ZIP code 30533 observes the EST timezone.