| ZIP Code | 30529 |
|---|---|
| City | Commerce |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 862 ft |
| Latitude | 34.217179 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.482653 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.4% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 281 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,924 (39.8%) |
| Some College | 1,044 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 1,012 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 653 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,432 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,122 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,100 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,050/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,642 |
| Vacant Units | 507 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,642 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 507 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 30529 is located in Commerce, Georgia, within Jackson County. With a population of 12,138, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 30529 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,122 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30529 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,050 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 30529 is primarily White (71.83%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30529 stands at 2.5%, 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 30529 in Commerce, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,138 residents, a median household income of $62,122, and a median home value of $234,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.