| ZIP Code | 30522 |
|---|---|
| City | Cherry Log |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Gilmer County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 2,529 ft |
| Latitude | 34.78368 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.34373 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13123 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.5 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.9% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 203 (37%) |
| Some College | 65 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 95 (17.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 186 (33.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,960 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $230,300 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,105 |
| Vacant Units | 760 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,105 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 760 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 30522 is located in Cherry Log, Georgia, within Gilmer County. With a population of 758, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.5 years. Economically, 30522 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,960 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30522 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,300 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 30522 is primarily White (88.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.0%. Household income has grown by 73% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 21%.
Overall, ZIP code 30522 in Cherry Log, GA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 758 residents, a median household income of $85,960, and a median home value of $230,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.