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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 30510 has 8,612 residents and 2,463 households (average 2.82 persons per household). The median age is 37.9 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.3% male and 60.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.9%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0%, which is higher than the state average (10.5%).

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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:	8,612Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	8,738Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	7,636Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	195.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$49,005Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,463Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$184,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.82Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	8,473	8,228	8,268	8,203	8,486	8,424	8,615	9,042	8,488	9,136	9,025	8,822	8,738
Decennial Census	8,291	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	8,612	--	--	--

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: 37.9

Male Median Age: 38.9

Female Median Age: 37.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	214	198	249	272	205	227	185	174	218	215	238	232	240	158	175	104	53	29
Female	240	201	273	285	359	520	496	472	433	403	334	313	225	218	191	124	73	66
Total	454	399	522	557	564	747	681	646	651	618	572	545	465	376	366	228	126	95

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,282	67.46%
Black:	777	8.34%
Hispanic:*	1,374	14.76%
Asian:	154	1.65%
American Indian:	46	0.49%
Hawaiian:	4	0.04%
Other:	675	7.25%
Total:	9,312	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	3,386	39.32%	38.9 years
Females:	5,226	60.68%	37.5 years
Total:	8,612	100%	37.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,951	90.99%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	47	0.54%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	179	2.05%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	561	8.47%
Total Population:	8,738	100%
Total Native Population:	7,998	91.53%
Total Foreign-born Population:	740	8.47%

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 $49,005, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $13,900 (39.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,304. Family households earn a median of $56,161 versus $27,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,161). By gender, male median income is $41,422 and female is $35,604, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,818 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.4%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.2%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$35,105	$35,932	$36,926	$36,343	$35,498	$34,975	$36,934	$41,087	$42,701	$41,587	$46,235	$47,420	$49,005
Median Family Income	$39,250	$39,765	$42,451	$43,869	$42,962	$44,745	$46,755	$52,703	$51,827	$48,906	$51,453	$51,780	$56,161
Median NonFamily Income	$24,323	$23,009	$22,762	$20,979	$19,512	$18,654	$19,860	$21,471	$21,942	$25,377	$32,794	$40,694	$27,000
Median Male Income	$31,741	$32,478	$29,187	$31,079	$31,071	$31,354	$31,727	$37,052	$39,138	$38,882	$40,413	$45,338	$41,422
Median Female Income	$26,422	$25,733	$26,038	$26,346	$26,051	$25,764	$25,184	$28,387	$29,490	$29,055	$29,118	$32,735	$35,604

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,119	45.50%
Unemployed:	63	0.92%
Not In Labor Force:	3,673	53.58%
Total:	6,855	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	816	26.16%
Service:	496	15.90%
Sales and Office:	565	18.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	538	17.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	704	22.57%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,119	100%

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 $184,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $74,400 (67.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,400. The median gross rent is $630, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $15 (2.33%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.42% (43.03% with a mortgage, 56.97% free-and-clear) and renters 29.58% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.10%, which is much lower than 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$110,200	$122,300	$108,800	$101,000	$99,300	$109,300	$96,600	$111,200	$115,200	$127,600	$129,600	$166,500	$184,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	263	33.85%
$500 to $999:	289	37.19%
$1,000 to $1,499:	102	13.13%
$1,500 to $1,999:	28	3.60%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	95	12.23%
Total:	777	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$645	$604	$591	$645	$598	$579	$653	$701	$729	$571	$660	$701	$630

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	796	30.30%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,054	40.12%
Renter Occupied:	777	29.58%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,627	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,627	89.90%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	295	10.10%
Total Housing Units:	2,922	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	1,724	59.00%
Multi-Family Units:	20	0.68%
Other Units:	1,178	40.31%
Total Housing Units:	2,922	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 13.00% 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 68.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 21.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.37%). College enrollment is 18.24%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	748	12.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,128	18.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,166	36.26%
Some college, no degree:	940	15.73%
Associate's degree:	213	3.57%
Bachelor's degree:	503	8.42%
Graduate or professional degree:	276	4.62%
Total:	5,974	100%
High school or higher:	4,098	68.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	779	13.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	3,736	47.04%
Public Insurance:	2,873	36.17%
No Insurance:	1,333	16.78%
Total:	7,942	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,609	83.22%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	24.6%	20.1%	15.7%	14.1%	13.6%	13.7%	15.2%	15.8%	14.5%	22.4%	23.9%	23.6%	21.5%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	29	1.62%
Kindergarten:	158	8.81%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	957	53.37%
High school (grades 9-12):	322	17.96%
College or graduate school:	327	18.24%
Total:	1,793	100%
Early Childhood:	187	10.43%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,437	80.15%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Alto, Georgia
Counties:	Habersham County[Primary] Banks County Hall County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:02:39 PM
Population:	8,612 [See All]
Area Codes:	706 / 762
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.4475, -83.5778
Land Area:	44.058 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/30510/zip-code-30510.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,708Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	91Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,054Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,704Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	77Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$10,159,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$43,782,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	939Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Cornelia, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:	18460Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	46,948Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	44.058 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.1 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:	1301948Source: Census
Place Name:	Alto town; GeorgiaSource: Census

ZIP Code 30510 in Alto, GA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 30510

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30510

Sources & References