30143 ZIP Code — Jasper, GA

Pickens County, Georgia

ZIP code 30143 is located in Jasper, Georgia, within Pickens County. It covers approximately 145.30 square miles and serves a population of 24,960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/678/762/770.

About ZIP code 30143

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 $298,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,567. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 30143 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,960

population

145.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jasper	Acceptable
Jasper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30177 Tate (4.1 mi) 30148 Marble Hill (8.1 mi) 30175 Talking Rock (8.4 mi) 30107 Ball Ground (9.6 mi) 30183 Waleska (13.1 mi) 30536 Ellijay (13.9 mi) 30139 Fairmount (15.3 mi) 30114 Canton (15.3 mi) 30114 Canton (15.3 mi) 30734 Ranger (15.5 mi) 30534 Dawsonville (15.7 mi) 30540 Ellijay (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	24,960
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	227

Geography
Land area	145.30 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	34.4663
Longitude	-84.4277
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/678/762/770

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	36.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	36.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	22.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

24,960

Population

172

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$75,567

Median household income

$40,110

Per capita income

$298,200

Median home value

$973

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

9,983

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

497

Under 5

513

449

5–9

464

750

10–14

775

643

15–19

664

586

20–24

605

1,334

25–34

1,378

1,293

35–44

1,335

1,599

45–54

1,651

896

55–59

926

1,039

60–64

1,074

2,055

65–74

2,123

988

75–84

1,021

149

85+

153

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,296	17.2%
18 and over	20,664	82.8%
65 and over	6,489	26.0%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	23,334	90.8%
Two or more races	1,186	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	740	2.9%
Other race	247	1%
Asian	78	0.3%
Black or African American	76	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	36.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	36.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	22.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$75,567

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 32.9%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,200
Median rent / month	$973
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	26.4%
1990–1999	29.3%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	46.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,155	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	383	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	926	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,441	24.6%
Households with children under 18	2,437	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,387	44.3%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	14.5%
Married	61.0%	59.5%
Separated	1.4%	1.1%
Widowed	3.3%	12.4%
Divorced	7.6%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	168	4.1%
Kindergarten	314	7.6%
Elementary school	2,007	48.8%
High school	1,110	27.0%
College / grad school	512	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,838	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,950	96.0%
Spanish	186	0.8%
Other Indo-European	157	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	29	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,377	97.7%
Born in same state	23,882	95.7%
Born in different state	14,418	57.8%
Foreign born	495	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	583	2.3%
Not a US citizen	237	40.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,043	16.2%
Italian	3,050	12.2%
Arab	2,819	11.3%
Polish	184	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	172	0.7%
Irish	141	0.6%
German	89	0.4%
Dutch	89	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30143

What city is ZIP code 30143 in?

ZIP code 30143 is primarily assigned to Jasper, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30143 in?

ZIP code 30143 falls within Pickens County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30143 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 30143 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 30143 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 30143 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 30143?

ZIP code 30143 has an estimated population of 24,960 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30143?

The median home value in ZIP code 30143 is $298,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 30143 in?

ZIP code 30143 observes the EST timezone.