30738 ZIP Code — Rising Fawn, GA

Dade County, Georgia

ZIP code 30738 is located in Rising Fawn, Georgia, within Dade County. It covers approximately 88.84 square miles and serves a population of 3,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30738

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 $181,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,228) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 30738 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,423

population

88.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rising Fawn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30707 Chickamauga (7.4 mi) 35979 Higdon (7.9 mi) 30752 Trenton (8.3 mi) 30757 Wildwood (10.2 mi) 35981 Ider (10.6 mi) 30750 Lookout Mountain (10.7 mi) 30725 Flintstone (11.8 mi) 35966 Flat Rock (12.8 mi) 30731 Menlo (13 mi) 35958 Bryant (13.1 mi) 35989 Valley Head (14.4 mi) 30739 Rock Spring (15 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,423
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	88.84 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.7853
Longitude	-85.4775
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	58.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	27.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,423

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$53,228

Median household income

$35,258

Per capita income

$181,700

Median home value

$1,517

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,528

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

115

10–14

142

176

15–19

219

20–24

110

25–34

136

232

35–44

287

140

45–54

173

148

55–59

184

117

60–64

145

246

65–74

305

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	762	22.3%
18 and over	2,661	77.7%
65 and over	773	22.6%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,354	98%
Two or more races	38	1.1%
Black or African American	31	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	58.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	27.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$53,228

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,700
Median rent / month	$1,517
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	31.5%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	60.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	842	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	226	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	272	19.9%
Households with children under 18	340	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	597	43.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	23.2%
Married	64.8%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.3%	10.8%
Divorced	4.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.4%
Kindergarten	47	6.6%
Elementary school	244	34.5%
High school	242	34.2%
College / grad school	157	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Construction 10.7%

Retail trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 2.7%

Information 1.8%

Public administration 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 8.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,276	95.7%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,398	99.3%
Born in same state	3,398	99.3%
Born in different state	1,482	43.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.7%
Not a US citizen	8	32.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	897	26.2%
Arab	513	15%
French	484	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	59	1.7%
English	39	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30738

What city is ZIP code 30738 in?

ZIP code 30738 is primarily assigned to Rising Fawn, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30738 in?

ZIP code 30738 falls within Dade County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30738 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 30738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30738 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 30738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30738?

The median home value in ZIP code 30738 is $181,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 30738?

ZIP code 30738 has an estimated population of 3,423 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30738 in?

ZIP code 30738 observes the EST timezone.