ZIP Code 30747 in Summerville, GA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Summerville, Georgia
Counties:Chattooga County[Primary]
Walker County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:08:57 PM
Population:15,001 [See All]
Area Codes:706 / 762
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.5156, -85.2860
Land Area:193.104 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30747 has 15,001 residents and 5,979 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 42.9 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.0%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (9.5%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, 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:15,001Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,720Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,183Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:77.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$48,775Source: Census ACS
Households:5,979Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$110,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,61216,45416,94216,46915,88115,99615,84315,43815,90215,80714,49614,57814,720
Decennial Census16,859------------------15,001------
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: 42.9

Male Median Age: 41.7

Female Median Age: 44.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male45044955545441738241239242050852450755541836726114592
Female447430494468439380426429403462557632558446459300210153
Total8978791,0499228567628388218239701,0811,1391,113864826561355245
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,44684.64%
Black:1,4269.70%
Hispanic:*4583.11%
Asian:560.38%
American Indian:490.33%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:2701.84%
Total:14,705100%
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:7,30848.72%41.7 years
Females:7,69351.28%44.3 years
Total:15,001100%42.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:14,28097.01%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2081.41%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1781.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:541.58%
Total Population:14,720100%
Total Native Population:14,48898.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:2321.58%
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 $48,775, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,137 (45.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,373. Family households earn a median of $56,959 versus $26,535 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,424). By gender, male median income is $48,317 and female is $36,056, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,261 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.7%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.6%).

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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$33,638$33,755$34,497$32,487$31,400$34,756$35,331$35,427$35,402$37,160$37,481$42,820$48,775
Median Family Income$40,456$41,750$42,214$40,959$40,669$41,529$46,495$47,769$47,708$47,458$47,343$50,516$56,959
Median NonFamily Income$17,436$16,277$17,361$16,845$15,833$17,101$16,340$17,603$18,481$21,236$20,180$22,428$26,535
Median Male Income$33,112$33,493$33,272$35,086$35,369$36,811$41,272$41,517$42,262$43,592$44,780$46,717$48,317
Median Female Income$27,651$29,089$29,395$28,682$28,818$29,208$30,478$31,775$32,068$30,919$32,015$34,707$36,056
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:5,83748.76%
Unemployed:2361.97%
Not In Labor Force:5,89749.26%
Total:11,970100%
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:1,34723.08%
Service:89015.25%
Sales and Office:1,12919.34%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:68711.77%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,78430.56%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,837100%
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 $110,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $27,000 (32.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,000. The median gross rent is $736, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $184 (33.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $185. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.75% (31.81% with a mortgage, 68.19% free-and-clear) and renters 34.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.08%, which is markedly above 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)


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$83,700$81,400$82,300$77,300$80,600$76,800$82,500$78,000$74,700$79,100$78,600$89,600$110,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:39619.35%
$500 to $999:1,17157.21%
$1,000 to $1,499:32015.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:211.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1396.79%
Total:2,047100%
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$552$550$528$544$560$616$599$570$551$538$580$667$736
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,25020.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,67944.83%
Renter Occupied:2,04734.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,976100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,97683.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,14516.08%
Total Housing Units:7,121100%
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:4,96069.65%
Multi-Family Units:85812.05%
Other Units:1,30318.30%
Total Housing Units:7,121100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.00% 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 77.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.70%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 53.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.08%). College enrollment is 20.35%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:8538.04%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,53514.46%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,92236.95%
Some college, no degree:2,15320.28%
Associate's degree:9839.26%
Bachelor's degree:6406.03%
Graduate or professional degree:5294.98%
Total:10,615100%
High school or higher:8,22777.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,16911.01%
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:7,47544.49%
Public Insurance:7,77046.25%
No Insurance:1,5569.26%
Total:16,801100%
Has Health Insurance:15,24590.74%
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 Poverty11.8%13.9%16.9%17.9%17.2%16.4%15.3%13.8%13.6%16.0%14.9%14.7%15.2%
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:1595.66%
Kindergarten:2308.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,21143.08%
High school (grades 9-12):63922.73%
College or graduate school:57220.35%
Total:2,811100%
Early Childhood:38913.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,08074.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30747 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 227 business establishments, employing about 2,921 people with an annual payroll of $106,371,000. USPS data shows 6,552 residential mailboxes and 374 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,552Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:374Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,281Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,038Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:229Source: USPS
# of Businesses:227Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$26,752,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$106,371,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,921Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30747 is located in Chattooga County, Georgia, within the Summerville, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44900) and Georgia's 14th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 24,975 people, about 60.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 30747. It covers 193.104 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.211 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Summerville, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:44900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:24,975Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:193.104 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.211 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:14Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3623.16 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1374376Source: Census
Place Name:Summerville city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30750 | | 30746

Schools in ZIP Code 30747


ZIP Code 30747 is in the Chattooga County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.

Chattooga High School 989 Highway 114
Summerville, GA 30747
District: Chattooga County School District
Summerville Middle School 200 Middle School Rd
Summerville, GA 30747
District: Chattooga County School District
Leroy Massey Elementary School 403 Dot Johnson Way
Summerville, GA 30747
District: Chattooga County School District
John L Coble Elementary School 450 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Georgia-Cumberland Academy 397 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Unity Christian School 2960 New Calhoun Hwy Ne
Rome, GA 30161
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30747


Berry College 2277 Martha Berry Hwy Nw
Mount Berry, GA 30149
Type: Post Secondary
Shorter University 315 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Northwestern Technical College One Maurice Culberson Drive
Rome, GA 30161
Type: Post Secondary
Dalton State College 650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720-3797
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Highlands College 3175 Cedartown Highway, S.e.
Rome, GA 30161-3897
Type: Post Secondary
Dalton Institute Of Esthetics And Cosmetology 100 West Walnut Avenue
Dalton, GA 30720-8402
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 October 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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