30560 ZIP Code — Morganton, GA

Fannin County, Georgia

ZIP code 30560 is located in Morganton, Georgia, within Fannin County. It covers approximately 71.40 square miles and serves a population of 4,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30560

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 $264,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,053) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 30560 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,190
population
71.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30560 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30560

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City Status
Morganton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
30559 Mineral Bluff (5 mi) 30513 Blue Ridge (9.9 mi) 30522 Cherry Log (10.1 mi) 30572 Suches (12.1 mi) 30512 Blairsville (13 mi) 30555 Mc Caysville (14.9 mi) 28902 Brasstown (16.5 mi) 30582 Young Harris (16.8 mi) 30541 Epworth (17.5 mi) 28909 Warne (17.8 mi) 30536 Ellijay (17.9 mi) 28906 Murphy (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,190
Population density 59 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 71.40 sq mi
Water area 2.52 sq mi
Latitude 34.8820
Longitude -84.1913
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 58.4% 53.8% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 24.9% 27.9% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.1% 13.6% 21.2%
Over $200k 5.6% 4.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,190
Population
59
People per sq mi
55.9
Median age
$51,053
Median household income
$35,143
Per capita income
$264,300
Median home value
$1,356
Median monthly rent
87.9%
Home ownership
18.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
3,250
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
34
45
5–9
44
118
10–14
115
119
15–19
115
121
20–24
117
79
25–34
77
131
35–44
126
337
45–54
327
326
55–59
316
186
60–64
180
332
65–74
322
277
75–84
269
21
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1861914.8%
18 and over3,57185.2%
65 and over1,24129.6%
Median age55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%
Two or more races 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,88987.8%
Two or more races2726.1%
Hispanic or Latino2375.4%
Asian220.5%
Black or African American60.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.4% 53.8% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 24.9% 27.9% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.1% 13.6% 21.2%
Over $200k 5.6% 4.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 10.2%
$10k–$15k 6.4%
$15k–$25k 9.0%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 13.1%
$50k–$75k 18.5%
$75k–$100k 7.0%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.2%
$10k–$15k6.4%
$15k–$25k9.0%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k13.1%
$50k–$75k18.5%
$75k–$100k7.0%
$100k–$150k12.6%
$150k–$200k9.8%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$51,053

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 8.9%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 14.3%
$200k–$300k 21.0%
$300k–$500k 23.8%
$500k–$1M 14.8%
$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$264,300
Median rent / month$1,356
Owner occupied87.9%
Renter occupied12.1%
Vacant46.1%
Single-family detached84.3%
Large apartment buildings2.0%
Mobile homes11.7%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.2%
2000–200937.1%
1990–199918.4%
1980–198913.2%
1970–197911.2%
1960–19692.6%
1950–19591.5%
1940–19494.2%
1939 or earlier1.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms29.8%
3 bedrooms49.1%
4 bedrooms14.8%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.2%
1 vehicle22.4%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.6%
Electricity43.5%
Propane / LP gas45.2%
Fuel oil0.9%
Wood5.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,14661.2%
Cohabiting couple935.0%
Male householder, no spouse34418.4%
Female householder, no spouse28915.4%
Households with children under 1839421.0%
Households with seniors (65+)81443.5%
Average household size2.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.6%22.4%
Married62.6%61.7%
Separated0.9%2.3%
Widowed1.8%5.9%
Divorced21.0%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 32.3%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 11.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.6%
Bachelor's or higher25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool40.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school30042.4%
High school24434.5%
College / grad school16022.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%
Professional & management 13.8%
Retail trade 12.3%
Manufacturing 9.0%
Construction 8.0%
Public administration 7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%
Other services 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.5%
Service17.5%
Sales & office18.0%
Natural resources & construction10.9%
Production & transportation12.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.3%
Government21.0%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.2%
Carpool11.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.1%
Work from home8.0%
Other means4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)34.2

Poverty

All people 18.6%
Under 18 years 33.3%
18 and over 16.0%
Married-couple families 8.7%
Female-led households 77.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.6%
Retirement income34.1%
Supplemental Security5.1%
Cash public assistance0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP15.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.3%
High blood pressure39.7%
High cholesterol39.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis31.5%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking13.9%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.5%
Depression20.9%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist61.8%
Cholesterol screening92.5%
Teeth loss14.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans42812.0%
Disability%
Any disability22.8%
Under 186.9%
18–64 years28.0%
65 and over21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.6%
Public insurance43.5%
No insurance12.5%
Uninsured under 1920.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,12098.3%
Spanish370.9%
Other Indo-European170.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages200.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,04196.4%
Born in same state3,97894.9%
Born in different state1,70640.7%
Foreign born631.5%
Naturalized citizen1493.6%
Not a US citizen12885.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab57713.8%
French55213.2%
Italian54813.1%
Polish2024.8%
AncestryCount%
English481.1%
Norwegian210.5%
Dutch200.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.7%
Internet access90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30560

What city is ZIP code 30560 in?

ZIP code 30560 is primarily assigned to Morganton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30560 in?

ZIP code 30560 falls within Fannin County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30560 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 30560 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 30560 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 30560 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30560 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 30560 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30560?

19% of residents in ZIP code 30560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 30560 in?

ZIP code 30560 observes the EST timezone.

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