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Rabun County
Mountain City, GA
30562
30562 ZIP Code — Mountain City, GA
Rabun County, Georgia
ZIP code 30562 is located in
Mountain City ,
Georgia ,
within Rabun County .
It covers approximately 1.18 square miles and serves a population of
722 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 706 .
About ZIP code 30562
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $45,938. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 30562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
722
Population density
612 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
241
Geography
Land area
1.18 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
34.9196
Longitude
-83.3856
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
706
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
56.0%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
27.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
1.2%
13.0%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,938
Median household income
$151,900
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 140 19.4% 18 and over 582 80.6% 65 and over 158 21.9% Median age 36.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 598 72.3% Two or more races 118 14.3% Hispanic or Latino 105 12.7% Other race 6 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.7%
56.0%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
27.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
1.2%
13.0%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.2% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 12.1% $25k–$35k 16.8% $35k–$50k 16.8% $50k–$75k 20.0% $75k–$100k 18.9% $100k–$150k 5.7% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $45,938
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $151,900 Median rent / month $771 Owner occupied 61.1% Renter occupied 38.9% Vacant 21.3% Single-family detached 58.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 32.9% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 13.8% 1990–1999 14.3% 1980–1989 19.9% 1970–1979 12.1% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 5.1% 1940–1949 9.3% 1939 or earlier 16.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 13.5% 2 bedrooms 32.6% 3 bedrooms 40.4% 4 bedrooms 13.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 28.9% 2 vehicles 30.0% 3 or more 41.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.7% Electricity 75.0% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Wood 3.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 123 43.9% Cohabiting couple 2 0.7% Male householder, no spouse 51 18.2% Female householder, no spouse 104 37.1% Households with children under 18 87 31.1% Households with seniors (65+) 119 42.5% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.0% 39.1% Married 57.6% 36.7% Separated 6.6% 0.0% Widowed 5.4% 12.8% Divorced 9.3% 11.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.2%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.8% Bachelor's or higher 13.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 4.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 90 64.7% High school 10 7.2% College / grad school 33 23.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Professional & management
11.4%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.9% Service 19.0% Sales & office 26.7% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 15.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.5% Government 22.9% Self-employed 14.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.3% Carpool 9.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.1% Work from home 12.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
51.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.6% Retirement income 17.9% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 38.3% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 30.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.9% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 20.1% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 22.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 53.7% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 20.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 20.2% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 12.0% 65 and over 56.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.1% Public insurance 45.0% No insurance 26.0% Uninsured under 19 25.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 688 95.3% Spanish 29 4.2% Other Indo-European 29 4.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 684 94.7% Born in same state 684 94.7% Born in different state 364 50.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 38 5.3% Not a US citizen 3 7.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 192 26.6% Italian 94 13%
Ancestry Count % French 54 7.5% Irish 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 94.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30562
What city is ZIP code 30562 in?
ZIP code 30562 is primarily assigned to Mountain City, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30562 in?
ZIP code 30562 falls within Rabun County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 30562 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 30562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 30562?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30562?
The median home value in ZIP code 30562 is $151,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30562?
The median household income in ZIP code 30562 is $45,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30562 in?
ZIP code 30562 observes the EST timezone.
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