| ZIP Code | 30542 |
|---|---|
| City | Flowery Branch |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Hall County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft |
| Latitude | 34.179847 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.910081 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13139 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.2% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 488 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,960 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 3,102 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 4,104 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,803 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,005 (32.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,644 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $346,000 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,605/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,711 |
| Vacant Units | 1,091 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,711 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,091 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 30542 is located in Flowery Branch, Georgia, within Hall County. With a population of 38,300, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 30542 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,644 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30542 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $346,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,605 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 30542 is majority White (68.39%). Residents are well-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30542 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 30542 in Flowery Branch, GA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 38,300 residents, a median household income of $92,644, and a median home value of $346,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.