30535 ZIP Code — Demorest, GA

Habersham County, Georgia

ZIP code 30535 is located in Demorest, Georgia, within Habersham County. It covers approximately 29.62 square miles and serves a population of 8,707 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30535

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 $187,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $50,545. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

8,707

population

29.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Demorest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30531 Cornelia (6 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (6.6 mi) 30510 Alto (9.6 mi) 30523 Clarkesville (9.7 mi) 30511 Baldwin (10.7 mi) 30528 Cleveland (11.9 mi) 30571 Sautee Nacoochee (12 mi) 30554 Lula (13.1 mi) 30527 Clermont (13.8 mi) 30552 Lakemont (14.2 mi) 30545 Helen (15 mi) 30577 Toccoa (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,707
Population density	294 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	29.62 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	34.5859
Longitude	-83.5707
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	57.0%	46.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,707

Population

294

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$50,545

Median household income

$24,996

Per capita income

$187,900

Median home value

$940

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

2,480

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

235

260

5–9

298

231

10–14

265

435

15–19

499

325

20–24

374

592

25–34

681

335

35–44

386

442

45–54

509

299

55–59

344

250

60–64

288

339

65–74

390

274

75–84

314

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,829	21.0%
18 and over	6,878	79.0%
65 and over	1,454	16.7%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Black or African American 3.4%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,683	83.9%
Two or more races	630	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	449	4.9%
Black or African American	314	3.4%
Asian	49	0.5%
Other race	31	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	46.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$50,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,900
Median rent / month	$940
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,612	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	42	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	574	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	776	25.8%
Households with children under 18	904	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	989	32.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	29.1%
Married	49.6%	44.9%
Separated	1.8%	1.0%
Widowed	6.9%	8.0%
Divorced	10.2%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	282	11.3%
Kindergarten	21	0.8%
Elementary school	789	31.7%
High school	452	18.1%
College / grad school	947	38.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Construction 8.5%

Other services 7.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Information 4.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	568	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,267	94.9%
Spanish	44	0.5%
Other Indo-European	17	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.3%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,563	98.3%
Born in same state	8,484	97.4%
Born in different state	5,976	68.6%
Foreign born	79	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	144	1.7%
Not a US citizen	79	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,443	16.6%
Italian	796	9.1%
French	701	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.2%
Polish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30535

What city is ZIP code 30535 in?

ZIP code 30535 is primarily assigned to Demorest, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30535 in?

ZIP code 30535 falls within Habersham County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30535 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 30535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30535?

The median home value in ZIP code 30535 is $187,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 30535?

ZIP code 30535 has an estimated population of 8,707 residents, with a density of 294 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30535?

The median household income in ZIP code 30535 is $50,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30535 in?

ZIP code 30535 observes the EST timezone.