30597 ZIP Code — Dahlonega, GA
Lumpkin County, Georgia
ZIP code 30597 is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, within Lumpkin County. It covers approximately 0.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.
About ZIP code 30597
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
1,164
population
0.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30597 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30597
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30597. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dahlonega | Acceptable |
| Dahlonega | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30533 Dahlonega (4.2 mi)
30564 Murrayville (6.3 mi)
30534 Dawsonville (10.6 mi)
30527 Clermont (12.4 mi)
30528 Cleveland (13.4 mi)
30572 Suches (15.3 mi)
30506 Gainesville (15.5 mi)
30148 Marble Hill (17.9 mi)
30501 Gainesville (17.9 mi)
30504 Gainesville (18.4 mi)
30545 Helen (18.6 mi)
30028 Cumming (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,164 |
| Population density | 8,314 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 187 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.5287 |
| Longitude | -83.9846 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 706 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,164
Population
8,314
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,885
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
357
15–19
388
199
20–24
217
1
25–34
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 0.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,154 | 99.1% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 906 | 74% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.7% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
100.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 100.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,164 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
48.8%
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Retail trade
15.1%
Public administration
5.2%
Professional & management
1.7%
Other services
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.1% |
| Service | 41.3% |
| Sales & office | 29.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 2.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 24.5% |
| Self-employed | 1.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 54.7% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 4.9% |
| Walk | 20.2% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 0.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.6% |
| Public insurance | 2.8% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,164 | 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) | 1,154 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,154 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 824 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 220 | 18.9% |
| Italian | 166 | 14.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 134 | 11.5% |
| German | 4 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30597
What city is ZIP code 30597 in?
ZIP code 30597 is primarily assigned to Dahlonega, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30597 in?
ZIP code 30597 falls within Lumpkin County, Georgia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 30597?
100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 30597?
ZIP code 30597 has an estimated population of 1,164 residents, with a density of 8,496 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 30597 in?
ZIP code 30597 observes the EST timezone.