30547 ZIP Code — Homer, GA

Banks County, Georgia

ZIP code 30547 is located in Homer, Georgia, within Banks County. It covers approximately 54.32 square miles and serves a population of 3,187 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30547

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $87,386. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30547 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,187

population

54.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Homer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30511 Baldwin (6.3 mi) 30558 Maysville (8.7 mi) 30510 Alto (9 mi) 30521 Carnesville (9.2 mi) 30529 Commerce (10.1 mi) 30530 Commerce (10.4 mi) 30599 Commerce (11 mi) 30554 Lula (11.1 mi) 30543 Gillsville (11.8 mi) 30531 Cornelia (11.9 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (13.2 mi) 30538 Eastanollee (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,187
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	54.32 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	34.3630
Longitude	-83.4588
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	46.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	34.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,187

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$87,386

Median household income

$34,650

Per capita income

$263,600

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

918

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

117

10–14

130

116

15–19

128

112

20–24

123

191

25–34

211

179

35–44

197

255

45–54

281

55–59

111

60–64

122

108

65–74

120

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	783	24.6%
18 and over	2,404	75.4%
65 and over	388	12.2%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Black or African American 4%

Asian 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,854	89.3%
Two or more races	130	4.1%
Black or African American	127	4%
Asian	72	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	46.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	34.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	14.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$87,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,600
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	28.2%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Wood	5.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	719	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	55	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	108	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	291	24.8%
Households with children under 18	444	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	321	27.4%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	22.6%
Married	70.7%	54.8%
Separated	0.0%	4.6%
Widowed	3.0%	10.9%
Divorced	6.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	4.9%
Kindergarten	19	2.5%
Elementary school	358	46.3%
High school	230	29.7%
College / grad school	129	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Other services 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Professional & management 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 6.5%

Retail trade 4.4%

Information 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.1%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,989	93.8%
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)	3,153	98.9%
Born in same state	3,153	98.9%
Born in different state	2,668	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.1%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	508	15.9%
Italian	494	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	347	10.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30547

What city is ZIP code 30547 in?

ZIP code 30547 is primarily assigned to Homer, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30547 in?

ZIP code 30547 falls within Banks County, Georgia.

What is the population of ZIP code 30547?

ZIP code 30547 has an estimated population of 3,187 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30547?

The median household income in ZIP code 30547 is $87,386, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30547?

The median home value in ZIP code 30547 is $263,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 30547 in?

ZIP code 30547 observes the EST timezone.