30553 ZIP Code — Lavonia, GA

Franklin County, Georgia

ZIP code 30553 is located in Lavonia, Georgia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 59.21 square miles and serves a population of 8,245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30553

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $53,786. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30553 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,245

population

59.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lavonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30516 Bowersville (5 mi) 30520 Canon (6.2 mi) 30557 Martin (7.7 mi) 29643 Fair Play (8.1 mi) 30538 Eastanollee (10.7 mi) 30643 Hartwell (11.5 mi) 30521 Carnesville (13.3 mi) 30662 Royston (13.5 mi) 29689 Townville (13.8 mi) 29678 Seneca (15 mi) 30577 Toccoa (15 mi) 29693 Westminster (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,245
Population density	139 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	59.21 sq mi
Water area	4.92 sq mi
Latitude	34.4372
Longitude	-83.0839
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	44.1%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,245

Population

139

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$53,786

Median household income

$31,529

Per capita income

$167,500

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

3,663

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

181

Under 5

168

258

5–9

239

337

10–14

311

224

15–19

207

217

20–24

200

455

25–34

420

498

35–44

460

480

45–54

444

314

55–59

290

323

60–64

298

609

65–74

563

320

75–84

295

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,791	21.7%
18 and over	6,454	78.3%
65 and over	1,921	23.3%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Black or African American 12.7%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,717	80.3%
Black or African American	1,060	12.7%
Two or more races	323	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	120	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	107	1.3%
Asian	19	0.2%
Other race	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$53,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,500
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.4%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,782	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	105	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	549	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	919	27.4%
Households with children under 18	780	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,371	40.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	16.1%
Married	56.1%	53.2%
Separated	0.4%	2.2%
Widowed	4.5%	13.5%
Divorced	12.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	171	9.0%
Kindergarten	123	6.5%
Elementary school	841	44.3%
High school	384	20.2%
College / grad school	380	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 7.0%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 7.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 55.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	645	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,896	95.8%
Spanish	156	2.0%
Other Indo-European	145	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,015	97.2%
Born in same state	7,989	96.9%
Born in different state	5,397	65.5%
Foreign born	26	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	230	2.8%
Not a US citizen	138	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,412	17.1%
French	917	11.1%
Italian	709	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	0.7%
Polish	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30553

What city is ZIP code 30553 in?

ZIP code 30553 is primarily assigned to Lavonia, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30553 in?

ZIP code 30553 falls within Franklin County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30553 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 30553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30553?

17% of residents in ZIP code 30553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30553 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 30553 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30553?

The median home value in ZIP code 30553 is $167,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 30553 in?

ZIP code 30553 observes the EST timezone.