30568 ZIP Code — Rabun Gap, GA

Rabun County, Georgia

ZIP code 30568 is located in Rabun Gap, Georgia, within Rabun County. It covers approximately 30.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30568

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,511. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30568 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,272

population

30.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rabun Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30537 Dillard (3.9 mi) 30525 Clayton (4.4 mi) 28763 Otto (6.4 mi) 28775 Scaly Mountain (7 mi) 30576 Tiger (9.9 mi) 30552 Lakemont (13.3 mi) 29664 Mountain Rest (14.2 mi) 28741 Highlands (14.5 mi) 28734 Franklin (14.6 mi) 30546 Hiawassee (16.2 mi) 29658 Long Creek (17.1 mi) 30523 Clarkesville (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,272
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	241

Geography
Land area	30.57 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	34.9534
Longitude	-83.4103
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	54.0%	56.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	27.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,272

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$70,511

Median household income

$34,319

Per capita income

$192,600

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,108

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

109

104

35–44

181

45–54

167

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	544	23.9%
18 and over	1,728	76.1%
65 and over	436	19.2%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 3.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,093	88.6%
Hispanic or Latino	89	3.8%
Two or more races	89	3.8%
Black or African American	81	3.4%
Other race	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	56.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	27.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 21.5%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	21.5%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$70,511

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.3%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,600
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	55.9%
Propane / LP gas	33.8%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	30.1%
Cohabiting couple	62	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	333	36.8%
Female householder, no spouse	238	26.3%
Households with children under 18	241	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	305	33.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	25.9%
Married	39.9%	44.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	10.4%
Divorced	28.0%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	83	15.9%
Kindergarten	23	4.4%
Elementary school	263	50.3%
High school	105	20.1%
College / grad school	49	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.8%

Finance & real estate 19.0%

Construction 14.5%

Retail trade 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Education & healthcare 8.7%

Other services 5.8%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Public administration 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	1.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 37.6%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,139	94.1%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,243	98.7%
Born in same state	2,236	98.4%
Born in different state	1,252	55.1%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.3%
Not a US citizen	20	69.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	231	10.2%
Italian	207	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	8.7%
Irish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30568

What city is ZIP code 30568 in?

ZIP code 30568 is primarily assigned to Rabun Gap, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30568 in?

ZIP code 30568 falls within Rabun County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30568?

22% of residents in ZIP code 30568 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30568 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 30568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 30568 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 30568 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30568?

The median home value in ZIP code 30568 is $192,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 30568 in?

ZIP code 30568 observes the EST timezone.