| ZIP Code | 30738 |
|---|---|
| City | Rising Fawn |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Dade County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft |
| Latitude | 34.796552 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.480936 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 41.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 686 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 335 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 211 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 213 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 676 (31.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,250 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,500 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,591 |
| Vacant Units | 287 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,591 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 287 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 30738 is located in Rising Fawn, Georgia, within Dade County. With a population of 3,110, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.6 years. Economically, 30738 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30738 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $224,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 30738 is primarily White (96.46%). Residents are well-educated — 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30738 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 30738 in Rising Fawn, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,110 residents, a median household income of $61,250, and a median home value of $224,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.