| ZIP Code | 30217 |
|---|---|
| City | Franklin |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Heard County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 706 ft |
| Latitude | 33.291347 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.137886 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 18.2% ▲ 82% above avg |
| College Grads | 18.7% ▼ 52% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 121 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,302 (38.7%) |
| Some College | 1,187 (19.9%) |
| Associates | 1,228 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 436 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 676 (11.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,512 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,500 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $797/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,067 |
| Vacant Units | 427 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,067 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 427 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 30217 is located in Franklin, Georgia, within Heard County. With a population of 9,702, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 30217 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,512 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30217 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $797 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 30217 is primarily White (84.50%). Residents are less-educated — 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.2%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30217 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 30217 in Franklin, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,702 residents, a median household income of $58,512, and a median home value of $170,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.