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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 30534 has 30,903 residents and 11,451 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 41.6 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (88.6%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	30,903Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	33,191Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	44,823Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	145.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$88,953Source: Census ACS

Households:	11,451Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$336,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.69Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.81Source: 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	--	26,758	27,537	27,968	27,856	28,773	29,045	28,586	28,843	29,530	30,848	29,695	31,721	33,191
Decennial Census	26,685	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	30,903	--	--	--

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: 41.6

Male Median Age: 40.5

Female Median Age: 42.6

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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	870	915	1,015	1,037	960	909	946	900	905	1,027	1,056	1,116	1,066	919	763	505	255	148
Female	835	840	962	935	933	965	950	908	877	979	1,086	1,238	1,172	989	843	573	283	223
Total	1,705	1,755	1,977	1,972	1,893	1,874	1,896	1,808	1,782	2,006	2,142	2,354	2,238	1,908	1,606	1,078	538	371

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

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Population by Race

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White:	27,392	89.06%
Black:	253	0.82%
Hispanic:*	1,923	6.25%
Asian:	280	0.91%
American Indian:	111	0.36%
Hawaiian:	16	0.05%
Other:	782	2.54%
Total:	30,757	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:	15,312	49.55%	40.5 years
Females:	15,591	50.45%	42.6 years
Total:	30,903	100%	41.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	30,760	92.68%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	557	1.68%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,195	3.60%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	679	5.65%
Total Population:	33,191	100%
Total Native Population:	31,317	94.35%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,874	5.65%

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 $88,953, which is markedly greater than the state median ($74,664), is up $36,977 (71.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,382. Family households earn a median of $101,456 versus $55,829 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,627). By gender, male median income is $63,460 and female is $47,931, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,529 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.0%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.9%).

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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	$51,976	$53,319	$53,289	$53,731	$56,721	$56,631	$59,004	$63,271	$64,571	$68,920	$76,447	$84,601	$88,953
Median Family Income	$57,904	$59,204	$58,993	$59,635	$63,750	$63,998	$67,672	$74,010	$77,134	$85,118	$88,485	$100,483	$101,456
Median NonFamily Income	$33,118	$33,789	$26,965	$24,353	$29,028	$26,268	$26,107	$35,109	$40,166	$40,452	$44,352	$52,238	$55,829
Median Male Income	$44,260	$46,204	$45,549	$46,073	$47,323	$44,288	$45,592	$46,701	$49,960	$50,581	$56,549	$62,625	$63,460
Median Female Income	$33,576	$34,716	$35,321	$36,615	$36,821	$39,920	$40,915	$41,102	$40,737	$39,327	$39,655	$46,046	$47,931

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:	16,600	61.33%
Unemployed:	638	2.36%
Not In Labor Force:	9,830	36.32%
Total:	27,068	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:	7,613	45.86%
Service:	2,005	12.08%
Sales and Office:	3,398	20.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,652	9.95%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,932	11.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	16,600	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 $336,600, which is far above the state median ($272,900), is up $147,800 (78.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $113,300. The median gross rent is $1,426, which is above the state median ($1,306), is up $514 (56.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $515. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.26% (62.55% with a mortgage, 37.45% free-and-clear) and renters 21.74% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.03%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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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	$188,800	$181,100	$176,000	$170,000	$183,200	$196,900	$199,400	$211,200	$223,300	$233,400	$250,300	$296,700	$336,600

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:	75	2.89%
$500 to $999:	304	11.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,035	39.95%
$1,500 to $1,999:	609	23.50%
$2,000 to $2,499:	386	14.90%
$2,500 to $2,999:	37	1.43%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	145	5.60%
Total:	2,591	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	$912	$985	$954	$981	$965	$900	$867	$870	$911	$998	$1,188	$1,364	$1,426

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):	5,833	48.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,492	29.31%
Renter Occupied:	2,591	21.74%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,916	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,916	88.97%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,478	11.03%
Total Housing Units:	13,394	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:	10,946	81.72%
Multi-Family Units:	1,354	10.11%
Other Units:	1,094	8.17%
Total Housing Units:	13,394	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 33.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.70%, which is on par with the state rate (89.00%). The uninsured rate is 12.40%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (9.90%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 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 (36.11%). College enrollment is 25.43%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	675	2.94%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,683	7.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,063	26.42%
Some college, no degree:	5,350	23.31%
Associate's degree:	1,494	6.51%
Bachelor's degree:	5,308	23.13%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,374	10.35%
Total:	22,947	100%
High school or higher:	20,589	89.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	7,682	33.48%

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:	23,096	62.52%
Public Insurance:	9,750	26.39%
No Insurance:	4,094	11.08%
Total:	36,940	100%
Has Health Insurance:	32,846	88.92%

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	9.9%	9.7%	11.5%	11.4%	10.7%	10.6%	10.3%	8.0%	7.8%	6.9%	6.4%	6.1%	6.8%

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:	606	8.09%
Kindergarten:	394	5.26%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,705	36.11%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,880	25.10%
College or graduate school:	1,905	25.43%
Total:	7,490	100%
Early Childhood:	1,000	13.35%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,979	66.48%

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

City:	Dawsonville, Georgia
Counties:	Dawson County[Primary] Cherokee County Forsyth County Gilmer County Lumpkin County Pickens County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:03:22 PM
Population:	30,903 [See All]
Area Codes:	706 / 762
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.4607, -84.1518
Land Area:	212.931 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/30534/zip-code-30534.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	16,663Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	974Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	19,031Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,036Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,531Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	946Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$92,015,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$388,958,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	10,416Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:	12060Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (CBSA Div 12054)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	6,176,937Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	212.931 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.653 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	06,09,11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	298.76, 5210.81, 1071.25 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1321940Source: Census
Place Name:	Dawsonville city; GeorgiaSource: Census

ZIP Code 30534 in Dawsonville, 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 30534

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30534

Sources & References