30545 ZIP Code — Helen, GA

White County, Georgia

ZIP code 30545 is located in Helen, Georgia, within White County. It covers approximately 46.57 square miles and serves a population of 948 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30545

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $298,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $72,604. 58% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 30545 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

948

population

46.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30545 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30545

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30571 Sautee Nacoochee (3.6 mi) 30528 Cleveland (7.8 mi) 30546 Hiawassee (12 mi) 30512 Blairsville (14 mi) 30523 Clarkesville (14.7 mi) 30535 Demorest (15 mi) 30582 Young Harris (15.7 mi) 30572 Suches (16.9 mi) 30527 Clermont (17.4 mi) 30533 Dahlonega (18 mi) 30552 Lakemont (18.5 mi) 30597 Dahlonega (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	948
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	311

Geography
Land area	46.57 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.7309
Longitude	-83.7682
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	46.4%	45.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	35.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	16.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

948

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$72,604

Median household income

$38,589

Per capita income

$298,300

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

37.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	14.1%
18 and over	814	85.9%
65 and over	354	37.3%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Asian 4.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	882	91.9%
Asian	40	4.2%
Two or more races	24	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.3%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	45.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	35.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	16.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$72,604

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 37.5%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,300
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	61.2%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	27.6%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	104	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	69	17.5%
Households with children under 18	92	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	49.9%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	18.0%
Married	54.4%	56.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.3%
Widowed	1.6%	16.5%
Divorced	14.1%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 19.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	37.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	43.4%
High school	53	37.1%
College / grad school	28	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.8%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Other services 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 8.8%

Construction 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Information 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	895	94.4%
Spanish	16	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	921	97.2%
Born in same state	909	95.9%
Born in different state	479	50.5%
Foreign born	12	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.8%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	182	19.2%
French	125	13.2%
Arab	102	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	1.9%
English	4	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30545

What city is ZIP code 30545 in?

ZIP code 30545 is primarily assigned to Helen, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30545 in?

ZIP code 30545 falls within White County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30545 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 30545 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 30545 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 30545 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 30545 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 30545 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 30545?

ZIP code 30545 has an estimated population of 948 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30545 in?

ZIP code 30545 observes the EST timezone.