ZIP Code 30539 in East Ellijay, GA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:East Ellijay, Georgia
County:Gilmer County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:03:36 PM
Population:112 [See All]
Area Code:706
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.6791, -84.4659
Land Area:0.326 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30539 has 112 residents and 39 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 38.0 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.3%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.9%, which is much 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:112Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:101Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:343.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$24,345Source: Census ACS
Households:39Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$132,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.87Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:6.56Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000225141101
Decennial Census0------------------112------
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: 38

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 40.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3534332161512301003
Female0439123526142410001
Total3961345521311154711004
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9168.94%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*2921.97%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:129.09%
Total:132100%
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:5549.11%36.5 years
Females:5750.89%40.8 years
Total:112100%38.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:101100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:101100%
Total Native Population:101100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $24,345, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,345. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $22,857 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,857). By gender, male median income is $14,219 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,449), with a current gap of $14,219 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 24.7%, which is far less than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (82.6%).

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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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$24,018$25,096$24,345
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$25,288$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$20,455$23,152$22,857
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$29,079$0$14,219
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
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:2324.73%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:7075.27%
Total:93100%
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:1982.61%
Service:14.35%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:313.04%
Total Civilian Employed Population:23100%
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 $132,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $132,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,306), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.69% (27.59% with a mortgage, 72.41% free-and-clear) and renters 18.31% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$151,900$0$132,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:13100.00%
Total:13100%
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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1622.54%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4259.15%
Renter Occupied:1318.31%
Total Occupied Housing Units:71100%

Occupied Housing Units:7189.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):810.13%
Total Housing Units:79100%
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:7594.94%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:45.06%
Total Housing Units:79100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 5.40% 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 52.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 21.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 65.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.90%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (75.00%). College enrollment is 25.00%, 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:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4447.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1516.13%
Some college, no degree:2122.58%
Associate's degree:88.60%
Bachelor's degree:55.38%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:93100%
High school or higher:4952.69%
Bachelor's degree or higher:55.38%
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:4533.83%
Public Insurance:6649.62%
No Insurance:2216.54%
Total:133100%
Has Health Insurance:11183.46%
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 Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%28.3%45.7%0.0%
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:675.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:225.00%
Total:8100%
Early Childhood:675.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30539 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 249 people with an annual payroll of $8,193,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:435Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:17Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,986,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,193,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:249Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30539 is located in Gilmer County, Georgia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Georgia's 9th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 30539. It covers 0.326 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.326 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:1325356Source: Census
Place Name:East Ellijay city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30540 | | 30538

Schools in ZIP Code 30539


We could not locate which school district 30539 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.

Ellijay Elementary School 32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
District: Gilmer County School DistrictNearby
Gilmer High School 408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
District: Gilmer County School DistrictNearby
Mountain View Elementary 350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
District: Gilmer County School DistrictNearby
Clear Creek Middle School 346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
District: Gilmer County School DistrictNearby
Clear Creek Elementary School 901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
District: Gilmer County School DistrictNearby
Josephine Edwards Christian School 12472 Hwy 515 N
Ellijay, GA 30536
District: Private SchoolNearby
North Ga. Christian Academy 191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pleasant Hills Montessori School 2228 Pleasant Gap Cir
Ellijay, GA 30540
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30539


Reinhardt University 7300 Reinhardt Circle
Waleska, GA 30183-2981
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Georgia 82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Type: Post Secondary
Dalton Institute Of Esthetics And Cosmetology 100 West Walnut Avenue
Dalton, GA 30720-8402
Type: Post Secondary
Dalton State College 650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720-3797
Type: Post Secondary
Mak Beauty Institute 570 Lakeland Plaza
Cumming, GA 30040-2783
Type: Post Secondary
Tri-County Community College 21 Campus Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
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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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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