ZIP Code 30517 in Braselton, GA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Braselton, Georgia
Counties:Jackson County[Primary]
Barrow County
Gwinnett County
Hall County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:18:24 PM
Population:17,033 [See All]
Area Codes:706 / 762
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.1303, -83.7895
Land Area:27.659 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30517 has 17,033 residents and 5,729 households (average 2.97 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.1%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:17,033Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:18,994Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:21,909Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:615.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$118,034Source: Census ACS
Households:5,729Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$411,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.97Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.65Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,27012,58213,37412,40312,42312,83213,36614,65715,90916,07015,82517,70418,54518,994
Decennial Census11,963------------------17,033--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 37.6

Male Median Age: 37

Female Median Age: 38

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male56165462959950241953053755653056353641540134724010749
Female58665465257148348859665058863754758846948043122713180
Total1,1471,3081,2811,1709859071,1261,1871,1441,1671,1101,124884881778467238129
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,62771.50%
Black:1,5108.55%
Hispanic:*2,04011.55%
Asian:5793.28%
American Indian:420.24%
Hawaiian:40.02%
Other:8574.85%
Total:17,659100%
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:8,17548.00%37.0 years
Females:8,85852.00%38.0 years
Total:17,033100%37.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16,52086.97%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2481.31%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,3537.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:87311.72%
Total Population:18,994100%
Total Native Population:16,76888.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,22611.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $118,034, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $57,481 (94.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,760. Family households earn a median of $128,534 versus $60,521 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,013). By gender, male median income is $86,380 and female is $53,357, which is generally lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,023 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.1%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$60,553$65,449$67,712$71,627$72,629$75,882$82,371$84,863$91,274$98,653$102,235$104,314$109,627$118,034
Median Family Income$65,975$70,429$73,114$80,575$79,877$81,028$88,993$96,923$104,153$106,697$111,520$114,151$121,800$128,534
Median NonFamily Income$42,667$40,625$36,683$36,336$36,172$31,364$35,139$47,891$48,802$42,379$56,910$59,250$57,422$60,521
Median Male Income$51,400$53,614$53,869$55,096$56,453$61,092$65,379$70,323$75,250$71,164$74,446$77,838$80,156$86,380
Median Female Income$38,340$37,550$39,477$39,629$39,543$45,265$48,688$47,734$50,250$46,149$44,658$47,604$51,861$53,357
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9,71763.93%
Unemployed:3082.03%
Not In Labor Force:5,17434.04%
Total:15,199100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:4,51946.51%
Service:1,15911.93%
Sales and Office:1,98920.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6466.65%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,40414.45%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,717100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $411,200, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $207,700 (102.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $152,600. The median gross rent is $2,061, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,068 (107.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $874. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.28% (67.07% with a mortgage, 32.93% free-and-clear) and renters 20.72% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.27%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$203,500$197,700$187,800$182,800$181,400$183,400$212,800$234,900$258,600$277,800$283,300$340,700$377,200$411,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:523.82%
$500 to $999:29221.44%
$1,000 to $1,499:1249.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:13710.06%
$2,000 to $2,499:24918.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:27620.26%
$3,000 or more:14110.35%
No Rent:916.68%
Total:1,362100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$993$1,010$1,122$1,117$1,091$1,142$1,176$1,071$1,187$1,282$1,229$1,729$1,810$2,061
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,49553.17%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,71626.11%
Renter Occupied:1,36220.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,573100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,57393.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4406.27%
Total Housing Units:7,013100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:6,53693.20%
Multi-Family Units:300.43%
Other Units:4476.37%
Total Housing Units:7,013100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 38.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 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 (41.11%). College enrollment is 22.93%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5214.01%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5534.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,20324.64%
Some college, no degree:2,40618.51%
Associate's degree:1,33310.26%
Bachelor's degree:3,22324.80%
Graduate or professional degree:1,75913.53%
Total:12,998100%
High school or higher:11,92491.74%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,98238.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:13,75064.61%
Public Insurance:5,72926.92%
No Insurance:1,8048.48%
Total:21,283100%
Has Health Insurance:19,47991.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty9.7%5.8%6.8%7.0%9.1%6.7%6.2%5.5%4.1%1.9%5.3%5.6%5.3%6.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:2224.48%
Kindergarten:2755.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,03741.11%
High school (grades 9-12):1,28525.93%
College or graduate school:1,13622.93%
Total:4,955100%
Early Childhood:49710.03%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,59772.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30517 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 512 business establishments, employing about 18,333 people with an annual payroll of $716,600,000. USPS data shows 7,377 residential mailboxes and 474 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,377Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:474Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,045Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,374Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:278Source: USPS
# of Businesses:512Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$178,717,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$716,600,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:18,333Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30517 is located in Jackson County, Georgia, within the Jefferson, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27600) and Georgia's 9th and 10th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 30517. It covers 27.659 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.271 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jefferson, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:27600Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:27.659 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.271 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09,10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5210.81, 7096.22 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1310076Source: Census
Place Name:Braselton town; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30518 | | 30516

Schools in ZIP Code 30517


We could not locate which school district 30517 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

West Jackson Elementary School 391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548
District: Jackson County School DistrictNearby
World Language Academy 4670 Winder Hwy
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
District: Hall County School DistrictNearby
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School 4841 Union Church Rd
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
District: Hall County School DistrictNearby
Cherokee Bluff Middle 5458 Union Circle
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
District: Hall County School DistrictNearby
Myers Elementary School 2676 Candler Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507
District: Hall County School DistrictNearby
Lanier Christian Academy 5285 Strickland Rd
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
District: Private SchoolNearby
Celebration Academy 5560 Thompsons Mill Rd
Hoschton, GA 30548
District: Private SchoolNearby
Four Seasons Montessori School 4755 Spout Springs Rd
Buford, GA 30519
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30517


Interactive College Of Technology-Gainesville 2323-C Browns Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
Type: Post Secondary
Phoenix Institute 112 W Academy St Nw
Gainesville, GA 30501
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
Georgia Gwinnett College 1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Type: Post Secondary
Keune Academy By 124 755 Lawrenceville-Suwannee Rd Bldg 1300
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 March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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