30571 ZIP Code — Sautee Nacoochee, GA

White County, Georgia

ZIP code 30571 is located in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, within White County. It covers approximately 43.68 square miles and serves a population of 3,344 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30571

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,185) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 30571 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,344
population
43.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30571 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sautee Nacoochee Acceptable
Sautee Nacoochee Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
30545 Helen (3.6 mi) 30528 Cleveland (8 mi) 30523 Clarkesville (11.2 mi) 30546 Hiawassee (12 mi) 30535 Demorest (12 mi) 30552 Lakemont (15.2 mi) 30576 Tiger (16.6 mi) 30531 Cornelia (16.6 mi) 30527 Clermont (17 mi) 30512 Blairsville (17.4 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (18 mi) 30582 Young Harris (18.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,344
Population density 77 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 311
Geography
Land area 43.68 sq mi
Water area 0.36 sq mi
Latitude 34.7187
Longitude -83.7068
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 706
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.7% 45.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 35.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 16.0% 16.8% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.8% 2.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,344
Population
77
People per sq mi
57.8
Median age
$64,185
Median household income
$46,089
Per capita income
$261,200
Median home value
$942
Median monthly rent
87.2%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
2,187
Housing units
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
37
41
5–9
42
61
10–14
63
53
15–19
55
95
20–24
98
89
25–34
92
132
35–44
137
225
45–54
233
155
55–59
161
165
60–64
172
314
65–74
327
235
75–84
245
40
85+
41
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833710.1%
18 and over3,00789.9%
65 and over1,20235.9%
Median age57.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%
Black or African American 6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Other race 3.4%
Two or more races 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,89983.3%
Black or African American2096%
Hispanic or Latino1353.9%
Other race1193.4%
Two or more races762.2%
Asian260.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native150.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.7% 45.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 35.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 16.0% 16.8% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.8% 2.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 0.3%
$15k–$25k 5.1%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 24.8%
$50k–$75k 15.5%
$75k–$100k 15.0%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
$200k+ 7.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k0.3%
$15k–$25k5.1%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k24.8%
$50k–$75k15.5%
$75k–$100k15.0%
$100k–$150k15.8%
$150k–$200k6.8%
$200k+7.0%
Median income$64,185

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%
$50k–$100k 6.0%
$100k–$150k 4.9%
$150k–$200k 19.0%
$200k–$300k 27.3%
$300k–$500k 33.0%
$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$261,200
Median rent / month$942
Owner occupied87.2%
Renter occupied12.8%
Vacant37.8%
Single-family detached94.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.7%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.8%
2010–20191.8%
2000–200922.4%
1990–199933.8%
1980–198921.8%
1970–197911.6%
1960–19693.2%
1950–19591.5%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier0.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom4.9%
2 bedrooms32.4%
3 bedrooms39.2%
4 bedrooms17.0%
5+ bedrooms2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.2%
1 vehicle39.7%
2 vehicles35.4%
3 or more21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.3%
Electricity63.5%
Propane / LP gas28.0%
Wood7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family91161.6%
Cohabiting couple181.2%
Male householder, no spouse24916.8%
Female householder, no spouse30120.4%
Households with children under 1820413.8%
Households with seniors (65+)78453.0%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.0%19.4%
Married65.6%58.3%
Separated0.5%9.1%
Widowed3.7%6.8%
Divorced11.2%6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 17.5%
Some college, no degree 31.2%
Associate's degree 5.2%
Bachelor's degree 19.0%
Graduate / professional 18.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.4%
Bachelor's or higher37.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool51.1%
Kindergarten132.9%
Elementary school15134.2%
High school14833.6%
College / grad school12428.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%
Professional & management 14.9%
Retail trade 12.6%
Public administration 8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%
Information 7.5%
Finance & real estate 6.7%
Construction 6.1%
Manufacturing 4.8%
Other services 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.6%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts48.7%
Service10.0%
Sales & office29.3%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation2.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.2%
Government19.2%
Self-employed14.3%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.3%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.0%
Work from home19.9%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)37.0

Poverty

All people 4.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.2%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.0%
Retirement income47.7%
Supplemental Security8.5%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.1%
High blood pressure40.4%
High cholesterol40.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis32.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer9.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.5%
Binge drinking13.7%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.6%
Depression19.9%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.1%
Visited dentist66.7%
Cholesterol screening93.4%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans32610.9%
Disability%
Any disability21.6%
Under 182.4%
18–64 years25.5%
65 and over21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.7%
Public insurance55.9%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 197.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,27197.8%
Spanish391.2%
Other Indo-European280.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.1%
Other languages70.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,23796.8%
Born in same state3,13393.7%
Born in different state1,51945.4%
Foreign born1043.1%
Naturalized citizen1073.2%
Not a US citizen7973.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian72121.6%
French72021.5%
Arab2597.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish1173.5%
English621.9%
German130.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.2%
Internet access95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30571

What city is ZIP code 30571 in?

ZIP code 30571 is primarily assigned to Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30571 in?

ZIP code 30571 falls within White County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30571 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 30571 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 30571 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 30571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 30571 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 30571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30571 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 30571 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 30571 in?

ZIP code 30571 observes the EST timezone.

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