30536 ZIP Code — Ellijay, GA

Gilmer County, Georgia

ZIP code 30536 is located in Ellijay, Georgia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 154.19 square miles and serves a population of 9,717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 762.

About ZIP code 30536

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,080. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 30536 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,717

population

154.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellijay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30513 Blue Ridge (9.5 mi) 30522 Cherry Log (9.7 mi) 30540 Ellijay (10.6 mi) 30540 Ellijay (10.6 mi) 30175 Talking Rock (11.6 mi) 30143 Jasper (13.9 mi) 30148 Marble Hill (14.2 mi) 30177 Tate (16.2 mi) 30572 Suches (17.1 mi) 30534 Dawsonville (17.6 mi) 30560 Morganton (17.9 mi) 30533 Dahlonega (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,717
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	154.19 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	34.6569
Longitude	-84.3480
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	45.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	14.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,717

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$70,080

Median household income

$32,624

Per capita income

$268,800

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

4,153

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

286

Under 5

304

258

5–9

274

372

10–14

397

287

15–19

306

211

20–24

225

384

25–34

408

544

35–44

580

740

45–54

789

298

55–59

317

362

60–64

386

617

65–74

657

287

75–84

305

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,220	22.8%
18 and over	7,497	77.2%
65 and over	1,989	20.5%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,575	85%
Two or more races	747	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	370	3.7%
Other race	166	1.6%
Black or African American	120	1.2%
Asian	109	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	45.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	14.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$70,080

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 27.1%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,800
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	25.9%
1990–1999	31.5%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	49.8%
Propane / LP gas	40.8%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,020	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	265	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	573	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	735	20.5%
Households with children under 18	909	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,335	37.2%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	18.0%
Married	54.5%	54.2%
Separated	3.3%	4.5%
Widowed	1.7%	9.0%
Divorced	16.5%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	2.8%
Kindergarten	73	3.4%
Elementary school	1,101	51.7%
High school	480	22.5%
College / grad school	417	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.6%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 9.3%

Retail trade 8.2%

Public administration 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	876	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,127	93.9%
Spanish	184	2.0%
Other Indo-European	81	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.0%
Other languages	99	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,388	96.6%
Born in same state	9,229	95.0%
Born in different state	6,046	62.2%
Foreign born	159	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	329	3.4%
Not a US citizen	121	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,811	18.6%
French	1,750	18%
Arab	746	7.7%
English	180	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	99	1%
Polish	58	0.6%
Irish	34	0.3%
Dutch	22	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30536

What city is ZIP code 30536 in?

ZIP code 30536 is primarily assigned to Ellijay, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30536 in?

ZIP code 30536 falls within Gilmer County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30536 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 30536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 30536 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 30536 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 30536?

ZIP code 30536 has an estimated population of 9,717 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30536?

The median home value in ZIP code 30536 is $268,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 30536 in?

ZIP code 30536 observes the EST timezone.