30539 ZIP Code — East Ellijay, GA
Gilmer County, Georgia
ZIP code 30539 is located in East Ellijay, Georgia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.
141
population
0.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30539 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30539
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Ellijay | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 141 |
| Population density | 427 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.6791 |
| Longitude | -84.4659 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 706 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
141
Population
427
People per sq mi
53.5
Median age
$25,096
Median household income
$49,135
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
65.1%
Home ownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
23.3%
Unemployment
66
Housing units
6.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
11
Under 5
12
3
5–9
4
19
25–34
20
1
45–54
2
5
55–59
6
11
60–64
11
4
75–84
4
14
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 111 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 36 | 25.5% |
| Median age | 53.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 100% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.8%
$15k–$25k
38.6%
$25k–$35k
38.6%
$50k–$75k
4.8%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 38.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 38.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $25,096 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
42.6%
$100k–$150k
29.6%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
14.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter occupied | 34.9% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
| Single-family detached | 95.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 27.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 53.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 63.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.5% |
| 3 or more | 4.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.9% |
| Electricity | 4.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.8% |
| Wood | 20.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 7.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 25 | 30.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 21 | 25.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 31 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 29 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 29 | 34.9% |
| Average household size | 1.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 14.9% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 27.7% | 25.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Divorced | 40.4% | 40.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
49.5%
HS graduate
13.5%
Some college, no degree
26.1%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
6.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 50.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 100.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
87.9%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.4% |
| Service | 48.5% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
48.2%
Under 18 years
76.7%
18 and over
40.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.9% |
| Retirement income | 10.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 15.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.1% |
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 | 7 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 36.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 32.0% |
| 65 and over | 77.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 30.5% |
| Public insurance | 80.9% |
| No insurance | 14.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 23.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 118 | 83.7% |
| 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) | 141 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 141 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 124 | 87.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 49 | 34.8% |
| Arab | 26 | 18.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10 | 7.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 58.9% |
| Internet access | 61.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30539
What city is ZIP code 30539 in?
ZIP code 30539 is primarily assigned to East Ellijay, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30539 in?
ZIP code 30539 falls within Gilmer County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30539?
48% of residents in ZIP code 30539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 30539?
6% 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 30539 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 30539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30539?
The median household income in ZIP code 30539 is $25,096, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30539 in?
ZIP code 30539 observes the EST timezone.