| City: | East Ellijay, Georgia |
| County: | Gilmer County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:42 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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East Ellijay's 30539 ZIP code serves a regional role that extends well beyond its small population. The post office maintains 369 PO Boxes for just 112 residents living in only 39 households. That's an adoption rate of 9.46, meaning the facility handles nearly ten times more PO Boxes than local housing units would require.
This isn't about border proximity. It's about filling a gap. Gilmer County's mountainous terrain creates pockets where street delivery isn't practical or available. Residents from surrounding areas without carrier routes travel to this East Ellijay location to collect mail. The facility functions as a hub for communities scattered across the region's hills and valleys.
The ZIP code itself has minimal residential presence. Census data shows 112 people in 39 occupied housing units, with a median age of 38. All 55 businesses use PO Box addresses. Street delivery routes do exist here—two city carrier routes serve Old Orchard Square—but the overwhelming majority of the facility's work involves regional PO Box service.
What makes this arrangement work is consolidation. Instead of maintaining street delivery infrastructure across difficult terrain to isolated homes, the postal system concentrates service at this accessible point. The 369 boxes represent households and businesses from multiple communities, all using East Ellijay as their mailing address. It's efficient infrastructure for mountainous geography where population density doesn't justify extensive carrier routes.
Only one street exists in the ZIP code's delivery system: Old Orchard Square, which has 79 delivery records including units. This single-street footprint emphasizes that 30539 functions primarily as a PO Box hub rather than a street delivery zone.
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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| 2020 Population: | 112Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 101Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 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 |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 225 | 141 | 101 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 112 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 40.8
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| White: | 91 | 68.94% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 29 | 21.97% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 9.09% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 55 | 49.11% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 57 | 50.89% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 112 | 100% | 38.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 101 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 101 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 101 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
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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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Employed: | 23 | 24.73% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 70 | 75.27% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 82.61% |
| Service: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23 | 100% |
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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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $151,900 | $0 | $132,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 22.54% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 42 | 59.15% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 18.31% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 71 | 89.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 10.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 75 | 94.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 5.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 44 | 47.31% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 15 | 16.13% |
| Some college, no degree: | 21 | 22.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 8.60% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 5.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 49 | 52.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 5.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 45 | 33.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 66 | 49.62% |
| No Insurance: | 22 | 16.54% |
| Total: | 133 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 111 | 83.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 28.3% | 45.7% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 6 | 75.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 75.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 30539 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), 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: | 434Source: 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 |
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 |
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.
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 February 1, 2026.