30543 ZIP Code — Gillsville, GA

Hall County, Georgia

ZIP code 30543 is located in Gillsville, Georgia, within Hall County. It covers approximately 38.35 square miles and serves a population of 5,561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 678/770/470.

About ZIP code 30543

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 $217,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,908.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

5,561

population

38.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gillsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30558 Maysville (3.9 mi) 30567 Pendergrass (6.9 mi) 30507 Gainesville (7.5 mi) 30575 Talmo (7.6 mi) 30554 Lula (8.3 mi) 30529 Commerce (9.6 mi) 30501 Gainesville (9.6 mi) 30510 Alto (11.7 mi) 30547 Homer (11.8 mi) 30599 Commerce (12.2 mi) 30517 Braselton (13.6 mi) 30506 Gainesville (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,561
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	38.35 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	34.2871
Longitude	-83.6449
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	678/770/470

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	37.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	33.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	22.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	6.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,561

Population

145

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$74,908

Median household income

$26,339

Per capita income

$217,200

Median home value

$1,220

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,490

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

189

Under 5

189

282

5–9

282

281

10–14

280

261

15–19

260

20–24

451

25–34

449

370

35–44

368

322

45–54

322

111

55–59

111

150

60–64

150

170

65–74

170

107

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,873	33.7%
18 and over	3,688	66.3%
65 and over	593	10.7%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.8%

Hispanic or Latino 23.9%

Two or more races 13.5%

Other race 10.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,711	50.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,742	23.9%
Two or more races	989	13.5%
Other race	790	10.8%
Black or African American	59	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	37.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	33.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	22.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	6.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$74,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 11.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,200
Median rent / month	$1,220
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	25.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	72.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Wood	4.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,098	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	339	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	250	14.6%
Households with children under 18	818	47.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	475	27.7%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	22.7%
Married	57.1%	59.0%
Separated	2.2%	2.0%
Widowed	1.0%	9.9%
Divorced	13.0%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	4.0%
Kindergarten	24	1.5%
Elementary school	1,072	65.0%
High school	391	23.7%
College / grad school	95	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.8%

Construction 16.8%

Professional & management 13.4%

Education & healthcare 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Retail trade 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Information 3.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.2%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	27.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,183	93.2%
Spanish	875	16.9%
Other Indo-European	860	16.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,781	86.0%
Born in same state	4,491	80.8%
Born in different state	3,755	67.5%
Foreign born	290	5.2%
Naturalized citizen	780	14.0%
Not a US citizen	126	16.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,024	18.4%
Italian	257	4.6%
French	234	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	17	0.3%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30543

What city is ZIP code 30543 in?

ZIP code 30543 is primarily assigned to Gillsville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30543 in?

ZIP code 30543 falls within Hall County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30543 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 30543 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30543?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 30543?

ZIP code 30543 has an estimated population of 5,561 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30543?

The median home value in ZIP code 30543 is $217,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 30543 in?

ZIP code 30543 observes the EST timezone.