30552 ZIP Code — Lakemont, GA

Rabun County, Georgia

ZIP code 30552 is located in Lakemont, Georgia, within Rabun County. It covers approximately 55.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,597 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30552

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 30552 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,597

population

55.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakemont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30576 Tiger (3.3 mi) 30523 Clarkesville (4.9 mi) 29658 Long Creek (9.5 mi) 30525 Clayton (9.8 mi) 30568 Rabun Gap (13.3 mi) 30535 Demorest (14.2 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (14.5 mi) 30571 Sautee Nacoochee (15.2 mi) 30537 Dillard (15.8 mi) 30546 Hiawassee (16.3 mi) 30577 Toccoa (16.6 mi) 29664 Mountain Rest (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,597
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	241

Geography
Land area	55.71 sq mi
Water area	1.98 sq mi
Latitude	34.7634
Longitude	-83.4447
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	56.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	27.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	13.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,597

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$53,125

Median household income

$36,727

Per capita income

$224,400

Median home value

$1,019

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,613

Housing units

25.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

103

60–64

101

189

65–74

184

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	14.5%
18 and over	1,366	85.5%
65 and over	478	29.9%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,540	95.5%
Two or more races	22	1.4%
Black or African American	18	1.1%
Asian	17	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	56.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	27.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	13.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	17.6%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$53,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,400
Median rent / month	$1,019
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	60.9%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	57.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.3%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	396	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	119	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	129	19.5%
Households with children under 18	171	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	341	51.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	11.0%
Married	54.4%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	6.9%	4.6%
Divorced	6.9%	26.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 38.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	145	56.6%
High school	71	27.7%
College / grad school	40	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.1%

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 4.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	33.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.1

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	54.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,591	99.6%
Spanish	2	0.1%
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)	1,578	98.8%
Born in same state	1,569	98.2%
Born in different state	1,072	67.1%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	309	19.3%
French	218	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	9.6%
English	25	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30552

What city is ZIP code 30552 in?

ZIP code 30552 is primarily assigned to Lakemont, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30552 in?

ZIP code 30552 falls within Rabun County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30552 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 30552 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 30552 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 30552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 30552 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 30552 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 30552?

ZIP code 30552 has an estimated population of 1,597 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30552 in?

ZIP code 30552 observes the EST timezone.