ZIP Code 30529 in Commerce, GA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Commerce, Georgia
Counties:Jackson County[Primary]
Banks County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:18:33 PM
Population:12,033 [See All]
Area Codes:706 / 762
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.2208, -83.4982
Land Area:50.511 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30529 has 12,033 residents and 4,499 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 38.3 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.2%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.3%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4%, which is much 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:12,033Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:12,874Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:14,609Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:238.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$62,168Source: Census ACS
Households:4,499Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$242,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.98Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,16510,73710,4129,9009,68710,12110,76611,43511,35812,09812,00912,42912,13812,874
Decennial Census10,920------------------12,033--------
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: 38.3

Male Median Age: 36.8

Female Median Age: 39.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male40237843943436139636738437735836034331328525516911165
Female360400373409362446384397377384408366375357299245159135
Total762778812843723842751781754742768709688642554414270200
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,29275.26%
Black:1,24110.05%
Hispanic:*1,0118.19%
Asian:1991.61%
American Indian:310.25%
Hawaiian:180.15%
Other:5544.49%
Total:12,346100%
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:5,79748.18%36.8 years
Females:6,23651.82%39.8 years
Total:12,033100%38.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,77991.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3052.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2852.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5056.14%
Total Population:12,874100%
Total Native Population:12,08493.86%
Total Foreign-born Population:7906.14%
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 $62,168, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $20,798 (50.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,285. Family households earn a median of $70,035 versus $47,243 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,792). By gender, male median income is $49,523 and female is $36,292, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,231 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.5%).

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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$41,370$39,134$38,632$40,239$41,547$41,393$44,854$49,755$49,883$51,539$60,717$62,772$62,122$62,168
Median Family Income$53,517$47,479$45,375$46,264$47,043$48,893$51,660$60,101$56,831$60,149$65,817$69,059$69,705$70,035
Median NonFamily Income$17,886$16,425$20,385$22,005$21,862$22,254$26,449$29,529$35,433$37,870$48,378$44,754$47,013$47,243
Median Male Income$38,224$38,104$35,981$37,232$40,152$37,602$39,630$43,250$45,677$45,146$50,320$50,000$49,849$49,523
Median Female Income$27,653$27,920$27,210$30,389$30,785$31,576$32,870$33,167$30,836$33,703$35,819$36,991$38,622$36,292
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:5,95360.46%
Unemployed:1921.95%
Not In Labor Force:3,70137.59%
Total:9,846100%
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:1,58026.54%
Service:1,00716.92%
Sales and Office:1,34022.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:72612.20%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,30021.84%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,953100%
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 $242,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $116,000 (91.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $113,200. The median gross rent is $1,130, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $394 (53.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $373. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.97% (55.37% with a mortgage, 44.63% free-and-clear) and renters 38.03% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.50%, which is far higher 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$126,500$125,500$126,200$118,300$109,900$106,500$114,000$123,000$129,300$160,500$187,400$221,100$234,100$242,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:342.04%
$500 to $999:50230.08%
$1,000 to $1,499:74344.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:23013.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:834.97%
$2,500 to $2,999:281.68%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:492.94%
Total:1,669100%
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$736$756$767$766$768$732$745$733$757$818$959$1,002$1,050$1,130
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,50634.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,21427.66%
Renter Occupied:1,66938.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,389100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,38989.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):51510.50%
Total Housing Units:4,904100%
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:3,50471.45%
Multi-Family Units:66113.48%
Other Units:73915.07%
Total Housing Units:4,904100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 17.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 16.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.20 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 (48.61%). College enrollment is 21.95%, 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:5556.53%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8139.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,87633.82%
Some college, no degree:1,86921.98%
Associate's degree:92310.85%
Bachelor's degree:92810.91%
Graduate or professional degree:5406.35%
Total:8,504100%
High school or higher:7,13683.91%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,46817.26%
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:7,34952.72%
Public Insurance:4,52632.47%
No Insurance:2,06414.81%
Total:13,939100%
Has Health Insurance:11,87585.19%
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 Poverty13.1%17.2%19.4%18.5%17.7%15.6%16.0%14.1%13.0%9.5%7.0%6.0%4.8%4.4%
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:2357.68%
Kindergarten:1314.28%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,48848.61%
High school (grades 9-12):53517.48%
College or graduate school:67221.95%
Total:3,061100%
Early Childhood:36611.96%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,15470.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30529 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 465 business establishments, employing about 10,054 people with an annual payroll of $478,112,000. USPS data shows 5,555 residential mailboxes and 638 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,555Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:638Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,894Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,228Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:529Source: USPS
# of Businesses:465Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$119,034,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$478,112,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,054Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30529 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 30529. It covers 50.511 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.872 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:50.511 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.872 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:1319112Source: Census
Place Name:Commerce city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30530 | | 30528

Schools in ZIP Code 30529


ZIP Code 30529 is part of 2 school districts, including: Commerce City School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Jackson County School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 7 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Commerce Elementary School 825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
District: Commerce City School District
Commerce High School 272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
District: Commerce City School District
Commerce Middle School 7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
District: Commerce City School District
Commerce Primary 395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
District: Commerce City School District
East Jackson Middle School 1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
District: Jackson County School District
East Jackson Elementary School 1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
District: Jackson County School District
East Jackson Comprehensive High School 1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
District: Jackson County School District
Jackson Trail Christian School 371 Hope Haven Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
District: Private SchoolNearby
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School 590 Lavender Rd
Athens, GA 30606
District: Private SchoolNearby
Waseca Montessori School 615 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30529


Lanier Technical College 2535 Lanier Tech Drive
Gainesville, GA 30507
Type: Post Secondary
Athens Technical College 800 U.s. Hwy 29 North
Athens, GA 30601
Type: Post Secondary
Brenau University 500 Washington Street Se
Gainesville, GA 30501-3668
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Georgia Administration Building
Athens, GA 30602
Type: Post Secondary
Phoenix Institute 112 W Academy St Nw
Gainesville, GA 30501
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Institute Of Cosmetology 3529 Atlanta Hwy
Athens, GA 30606-3152
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 Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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