30635 ZIP Code — Elberton, GA

Elbert County, Georgia

ZIP code 30635 is located in Elberton, Georgia, within Elbert County. It covers approximately 280.59 square miles and serves a population of 15,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30635

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $44,933. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30635 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,097

population

280.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30635 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30635

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elberton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30634 Dewy Rose (10.2 mi) 29628 Calhoun Falls (10.9 mi) 30627 Carlton (13 mi) 30624 Bowman (13.6 mi) 29655 Iva (13.9 mi) 30629 Comer (17.2 mi) 30643 Hartwell (17.9 mi) 30668 Tignall (18.1 mi) 29684 Starr (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,097
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	280.59 sq mi
Water area	22.43 sq mi
Latitude	34.1224
Longitude	-82.8004
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	59.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	13.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,097

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$44,933

Median household income

$28,018

Per capita income

$107,600

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

5,645

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

364

Under 5

412

424

5–9

480

487

10–14

551

416

15–19

471

311

20–24

351

757

25–34

856

878

35–44

992

812

45–54

917

424

55–59

479

637

60–64

719

904

65–74

1,022

494

75–84

559

178

85+

202

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,271	21.7%
18 and over	11,826	78.3%
65 and over	3,359	22.2%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.3%

Black or African American 30.7%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	9,276	59.3%
Black or African American	4,799	30.7%
Two or more races	716	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	539	3.4%
Asian	108	0.7%
Other race	101	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	97	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	59.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	26.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	13.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$44,933

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,600
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.4%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,884	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	436	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	956	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,037	32.3%
Households with children under 18	1,641	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,313	36.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	26.8%
Married	54.1%	43.3%
Separated	2.7%	4.1%
Widowed	3.3%	13.0%
Divorced	14.3%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	363	10.6%
Kindergarten	261	7.6%
Elementary school	1,559	45.3%
High school	710	20.6%
College / grad school	547	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.2%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 5.4%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Professional & management 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 37.8%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	966	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,321	94.9%
Spanish	554	3.9%
Other Indo-European	498	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	0.3%
Other languages	20	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,399	95.4%
Born in same state	14,390	95.3%
Born in different state	11,270	74.7%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	698	4.6%
Not a US citizen	478	68.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,570	10.4%
Arab	1,534	10.2%
Italian	975	6.5%
Polish	121	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	15	0.1%
English	14	0.1%
German	12	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30635

What city is ZIP code 30635 in?

ZIP code 30635 is primarily assigned to Elberton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30635 in?

ZIP code 30635 falls within Elbert County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30635?

22% of residents in ZIP code 30635 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30635 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 30635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30635?

The median home value in ZIP code 30635 is $107,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 30635?

Health data for ZIP code 30635 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 30635 in?

ZIP code 30635 observes the EST timezone.