Zip code 30545: Helen, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30545?

30545 is assigned to Helen, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30545 in?

30545 is in White County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 30545?

About 683 people live in 30545, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30545?

The median household income in 30545 is $86,591.

Q: What zip codes are near 30545?

The closest zip codes to 30545 are 30571, 30546, 30528, 30523, 30512.

Residential delivery areaWhite CountyEastern Time

Population

683

Median household income

$87K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$370K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$773/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

47 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 30545

30545 is a rural zip code in Helen, Georgia (White County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 683 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 64 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $86,591 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $370,300, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $773 a month.

42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; education; and construction and repair.

How 30545 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age64
99th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.66th of 708 in GA
Veterans21.3%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%8th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy67.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%4th of 694 in GA
Residents 65 and older48%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%7th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate87.8%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%80th of 693 in GA
Government workers20.2%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%175th of 704 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher41.8%
69th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%97th of 708 in GA
Median household income$86,591
58th
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353143rd of 672 in GA
Per capita income$42,761
57th
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924131st of 708 in GA
Median home value$370,300
57th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,30092nd of 661 in GA
Average commute25.1 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min465th of 684 in GA
Median earnings per worker$44,650
39th
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066274th of 699 in GA
Broadband access86.9%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%363rd of 693 in GA
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%447th of 704 in GA
Work from home5.5%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%507th of 706 in GA
Uninsured rate2.5%
9th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%687th of 701 in GA
Poverty rate4.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%657th of 694 in GA
Self-employed workers5.5%
7th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%613th of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%568th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$773
5th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393509th of 628 in GA
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%583rd of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.364
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477629th of 691 in GA
Diversity index7.9
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9693rd of 708 in GA
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi656th of 708 in GA
Population683
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407655th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters9.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%651st of 678 in GA
Residents under 187.3%
1st
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%662nd of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%662nd of 704 in GA

Measure	30545	White	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Median age	64	45.6	37.6	38.9	99th	6th of 708
Veterans	21.3%	8%	7.2%	6.2%	99th	8th of 708
Housing vacancy	67.3%	23.1%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	4th of 694
Residents 65 and older	48%	23.2%	15%	17.2%	99th	7th of 708
Homeownership rateStrength	87.8%	78.8%	65.7%	65.2%	93rd	80th of 693
Government workers	20.2%	17.2%	14.3%	14.5%	85th	175th of 704
Bachelor's degree or higher	41.8%	24%	34.9%	35.7%	69th	97th of 708
Median household income	$86,591	$70,666	$77,353	$80,734	58th	143rd of 672
Per capita income	$42,761	$35,713	$40,924	$44,673	57th	131st of 708
Median home value	$370,300	$278,900	$303,300	$332,700	57th	92nd of 661
Average commute	25.1 min	30.4 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	44th	465th of 684
Median earnings per worker	$44,650	$42,516	$47,066	$49,666	39th	274th of 699
Broadband accessWeakness	86.9%	89.4%	91%	91%	18th	363rd of 693
Tech workers	0.8%	1.7%	4%	3.8%	10th	447th of 704
Work from home	5.5%	12.1%	15.9%	15.1%	9th	507th of 706
Uninsured rateStrength	2.5%	11.6%	12.4%	8.4%	9th	687th of 701
Poverty rateStrength	4.4%	12.4%	13.4%	12.5%	8th	657th of 694
Self-employed workers	5.5%	11.9%	10.1%	10%	7th	613th of 704
Foreign-born residents	1%	2.5%	11.2%	14.1%	6th	568th of 708
Median gross rent	$773	$1,032	$1,393	$1,413	5th	509th of 628
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	3.8%	5.1%	5.2%	5th	583rd of 704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.364	0.445	0.477	0.483	5th	629th of 691
Diversity index	7.9	20.6	64.9	61.4	3rd	693rd of 708
Population density	15/sq mi	120/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	656th of 708
Population	683	28,810	10,940,407	334,922,499	1st	655th of 708
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	9.7%	43.1%	52.4%	51.1%	1st	651st of 678
Residents under 18	7.3%	19.3%	23.2%	22%	1st	662nd of 708
Healthcare workers	2%	8.4%	8.2%	9.7%	1st	662nd of 704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

34%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

Under 18

7.3%

65 and over

48%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

7.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

42.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 312
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 69.9%
Married couples: 62.8%
Living alone: 26.6%
Veterans (of adults): 21.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

$75–100k

21%

$100–150k

29%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30545

$86,591

White Co.

$70,666

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,761

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.364

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30545

$370,300

White Co.

$278,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30545

$773

White Co.

$1,032

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 954
Owner-occupied: 87.8%
Vacant: 67.3%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 9.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.7%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

19%

20–29

31%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

39.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

25%

Education

18%

Construction and repair

12%

Sales

12%

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Healthcare

Police and fire

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.8%

Food service

0.8%

Production

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

28%

Education

19%

Other services

17%

Retail

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.8%

Information

0.4%

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$44,650

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30545	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,211	$74,888
Service	$26,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,365	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$73,304	$49,199
Production and transportation	$23,775	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

17%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

21%

High school graduate or higher: 93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 21.3%
Households with broadband: 86.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.2%
No internet access: 11.5%
Without health insurance: 2.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Helen
State: Georgia
County: White County
Center point: 34.7623° N, 83.7621° W
Land area: 47 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Helen4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 30545

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30571	Sautee Nacoochee, GA	5.5 mi	4,088	$62,917	$312,400
30546	Hiawassee, GA	10 mi	8,096	$59,234	$295,000
30528	Cleveland, GA	11 mi	24,081	$70,873	$274,000
30523	Clarkesville, GA	12 mi	14,050	$80,185	$293,900
30512	Blairsville, GA	13 mi	24,929	$66,642	$313,300
30514	Blairsville, GA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
30582	Young Harris, GA	16 mi	5,284	$59,360	$329,900
30552	Lakemont, GA	17 mi	1,882	$66,316	$354,700
30535	Demorest, GA	17 mi	8,674	$58,510	$223,600
30572	Suches, GA	18 mi	912	$65,281	$318,500
30576	Tiger, GA	18 mi	3,380	$81,417	$324,900
28909	Warne, NC	18 mi	1,002	$80,875	$285,400

Questions about 30545

What city is zip code 30545?

30545 is assigned to Helen, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30545 in?

30545 is in White County, Georgia.

What is the population of 30545?

About 683 people live in 30545, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30545 in?

30545 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30545?

The median household income in 30545 is $86,591.

What zip codes are near 30545?

The closest zip codes to 30545 are 30571, 30546, 30528, 30523, 30512.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30545, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.