| ZIP Code | 30521 |
|---|---|
| City | Carnesville |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 746 ft |
| Latitude | 34.362448 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.292322 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.1% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,105 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 783 (22.1%) |
| Associates | 722 (20.4%) |
| Bachelors | 405 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 483 (13.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,618 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,400 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $743/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,375 |
| Vacant Units | 324 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,375 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 324 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 30521 is located in Carnesville, Georgia, within Franklin County. With a population of 6,176, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 30521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,618 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30521 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $743 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 30521 is primarily White (90.07%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30521 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 30521 in Carnesville, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,176 residents, a median household income of $55,618, and a median home value of $166,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.