ZIP Code 30504 in Gainesville, GA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Gainesville, Georgia
County:Hall County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:02:33 PM
Population:27,403 [See All]
Area Codes:678 / 470 / 770 / 943
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.2739, -83.8929
Land Area:18.147 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30504 has 27,403 residents and 9,583 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.4%) and White (47.3%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.4%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (5.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,403Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:29,104Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:31,318Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,510.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,833Source: Census ACS
Households:9,583Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$294,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.85Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.28Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,39022,07522,65923,08623,60125,24525,46626,96627,20227,24226,63828,34029,104
Decennial Census22,463------------------27,403------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.3

Male Median Age: 31.4

Female Median Age: 35.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9871,0311,0781,1111,2281,091901815709729736694660547577398209128
Female9138779441,0331,1751,025888829794781735709751681650477266246
Total1,9001,9082,0222,1442,4032,1161,7891,6441,5031,5101,4711,4031,4111,2281,227875475374
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,95735.70%
Black:2,1375.89%
Hispanic:*13,00035.82%
Asian:9862.72%
American Indian:3530.97%
Hawaiian:260.07%
Other:6,83418.83%
Total:36,293100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,62949.74%31.4 years
Females:13,77450.26%35.2 years
Total:27,403100%33.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:20,68871.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5291.82%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,1377.34%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5,75027.10%
Total Population:29,104100%
Total Native Population:21,21772.90%
Total Foreign-born Population:7,88727.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $71,833, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $30,008 (71.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,447. Family households earn a median of $76,187 versus $46,452 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,735). By gender, male median income is $44,387 and female is $36,856, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,531 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.2%, which is below the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (26.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,825$43,178$42,034$41,664$40,893$41,983$44,259$49,067$54,386$54,727$58,050$67,046$71,833
Median Family Income$42,096$45,938$44,664$45,905$44,004$47,230$49,658$54,951$59,085$59,763$64,017$70,930$76,187
Median NonFamily Income$32,964$30,602$30,409$29,135$29,121$28,264$28,295$34,750$35,383$35,988$43,333$40,929$46,452
Median Male Income$31,048$30,193$31,905$31,615$31,381$31,681$33,566$34,883$36,589$37,268$38,008$41,370$44,387
Median Female Income$27,889$29,104$28,574$26,994$26,192$25,000$26,104$26,338$28,514$28,744$32,932$33,394$36,856
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12,80957.11%
Unemployed:4311.92%
Not In Labor Force:9,18940.97%
Total:22,429100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,23025.22%
Service:2,49619.49%
Sales and Office:2,17616.99%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,54112.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,36626.28%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,809100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $294,800, which is higher than the state median ($272,900), is up $137,300 (87.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,000. The median gross rent is $1,266, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $446 (54.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $286. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.30% (57.50% with a mortgage, 42.50% free-and-clear) and renters 43.70% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.35%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.61%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$157,500$147,900$141,900$149,400$144,200$155,300$161,300$170,000$199,800$219,500$232,700$283,800$294,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2095.19%
$500 to $999:79219.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,56638.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:94523.47%
$2,000 to $2,499:3318.22%
$2,500 to $2,999:601.49%
$3,000 or more:280.70%
No Rent:952.36%
Total:4,026100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$820$829$823$830$844$870$890$941$980$1,003$1,092$1,191$1,266
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,98232.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,20423.93%
Renter Occupied:4,02643.70%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,212100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,21290.65%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9509.35%
Total Housing Units:10,162100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,99968.87%
Multi-Family Units:2,77827.34%
Other Units:3853.79%
Total Housing Units:10,162100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 70.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.13%). College enrollment is 25.63%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3,62520.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,6769.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,76626.60%
Some college, no degree:2,69415.04%
Associate's degree:9695.41%
Bachelor's degree:2,72315.20%
Graduate or professional degree:1,4638.17%
Total:17,916100%
High school or higher:12,61570.41%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,18623.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,76047.63%
Public Insurance:10,51431.78%
No Insurance:6,81420.59%
Total:33,088100%
Has Health Insurance:26,27479.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.1%20.2%21.2%20.7%24.0%20.4%18.2%16.1%14.8%13.7%13.0%12.0%10.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2863.73%
Kindergarten:3975.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,22742.13%
High school (grades 9-12):1,78723.33%
College or graduate school:1,96325.63%
Total:7,660100%
Early Childhood:6838.92%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,41170.64%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30504 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 420 business establishments, employing about 8,172 people with an annual payroll of $444,624,000. USPS data shows 10,989 residential mailboxes and 522 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,989Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:522Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,965Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,300Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,314Source: USPS
# of Businesses:420Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$110,906,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$444,624,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,172Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30504 is located in Hall County, Georgia, within the Gainesville, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23580) and Georgia's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 208,395 people, about 13.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 30504. It covers 18.147 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.045 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Gainesville, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:23580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:208,395Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:18.147 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:5.045 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5210.81 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1331908Source: Census
Place Name:Gainesville city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30506 | | 30503

Schools in ZIP Code 30504


ZIP Code 30504 is part of 2 school districts, including: Hall County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Gainesville City School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mcever Elementary School 3265 Montgomery Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504
District: Hall County School District
Lyman Hall Elementary School 2150 Memorial Park Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504
District: Hall County School District
Lanier College And Career Academy 2723 Tumbling Creek Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
District: Hall County School District
The Foundry 2723 Tumbling Creek Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
District: Hall County School District
Gainesville Exploration Academy 1145 Mcever Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
District: Gainesville City School District
Mundy Mill Learning Academy 4260 Mundy Mill Parkway
Gainesville, GA 30504
District: Gainesville City School District
Elanchee Nature Academy 2125 Elachee Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30504


Interactive College Of Technology-Gainesville 2323-C Browns Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
Type: Post Secondary
Brenau University 500 Washington Street Se
Gainesville, GA 30501-3668
Type: Post Secondary
Lanier Technical College 2535 Lanier Tech Drive
Gainesville, GA 30507
Type: Post Secondary
Mak Beauty Institute 570 Lakeland Plaza
Cumming, GA 30040-2783
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Georgia 82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Gwinnett College 1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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