| ZIP Code | 30525 |
|---|---|
| City | Clayton |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Rabun County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 2,045 ft |
| Latitude | 34.907223 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.369347 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13241 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 15.1% ▲ 51% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,573 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 753 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 804 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 379 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,442 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,374 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $910/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,762 |
| Vacant Units | 1,721 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,762 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,721 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 30525 is located in Clayton, Georgia, within Rabun County. With a population of 7,265, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.6 years. Economically, 30525 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,374 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30525 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $267,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $910 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 30525 is primarily White (87.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.1%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30525 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 30525 in Clayton, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,265 residents, a median household income of $58,374, and a median home value of $267,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.