Zip code 30560: Morganton, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30560
30560 is a small-town zip code in Morganton, Georgia (Fannin County), covering 71 sq mi of land. About 4,295 people live here, or 60 per square mile. The median resident is 58.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $66,016 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $321,300, or 4.9 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 $1,006 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.5 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and management. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 30560 compares
- Median age58.499thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.622nd of 708 in GA
- Housing vacancy43.8%99thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%17th of 694 in GA
- 99thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%20th of 704 in GA
- 98thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%31st of 708 in GA
- Veterans13.3%96thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%51st of 708 in GA
- Homeownership rate87.9%93rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%73rd of 693 in GA
- Poverty rate24.9%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%102nd of 694 in GA
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47798th of 691 in GA
- Uninsured rate12.8%83rdWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%325th of 701 in GA
- Average commute29.5 min72ndU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min256th of 684 in GA
- Government workers16.4%68thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%310th of 704 in GA
- Work from home15.6%64thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%154th of 706 in GA
- Tech workers3.4%60thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%164th of 704 in GA
- 56thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%265th of 704 in GA
- Per capita income$40,88252ndU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924152nd of 708 in GA
- Median home value$321,30048thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300146th of 661 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$45,01040thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066261st of 699 in GA
- 36thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%315th of 704 in GA
- 35thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%288th of 708 in GA
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%262nd of 708 in GA
- Median household income$66,01630thU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353324th of 672 in GA
- Median gross rent$1,00622ndU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393304th of 628 in GA
- Broadband access85.7%14thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%395th of 693 in GA
- Population density60/sq mi9thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi455th of 708 in GA
- Diversity index14.88thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9669th of 708 in GA
- Population4,2957thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407427th of 708 in GA
- 7thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%539th of 678 in GA
- Residents under 1812.7%5thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%622nd of 708 in GA
| Measure | 30560 | Fannin | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.4 | 54 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 22nd of 708 | |
| Housing vacancy | 43.8% | 35.7% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 17th of 694 | |
| Self-employed workers | 22% | 18.6% | 10.1% | 10% | 20th of 704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 34.5% | 30.9% | 15% | 17.2% | 31st of 708 | |
| Veterans | 13.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 51st of 708 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 87.9% | 78.6% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 73rd of 693 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.9% | 13.7% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 102nd of 694 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.499 | 0.502 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 98th of 691 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.8% | 14.4% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 325th of 701 | |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 26 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 256th of 684 | |
| Government workers | 16.4% | 11.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 310th of 704 | |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 11.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 154th of 706 | |
| Tech workers | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4% | 3.8% | 164th of 704 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 265th of 704 | |
| Per capita income | $40,882 | $41,106 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 152nd of 708 | |
| Median home value | $321,300 | $306,600 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 146th of 661 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $45,010 | $35,126 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 261st of 699 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 315th of 704 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 24.2% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 288th of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.7% | 4% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 262nd of 708 | |
| Median household income | $66,016 | $57,073 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 324th of 672 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,006 | $900 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 304th of 628 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.7% | 88.9% | 91% | 91% | 395th of 693 | |
| Population density | 60/sq mi | 67/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 455th of 708 | |
| Diversity index | 14.8 | 15.5 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 669th of 708 | |
| Population | 4,295 | 25,742 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 427th of 708 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 33.2% | 41% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 539th of 678 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.7% | 15.5% | 23.2% | 22% | 622nd of 708 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White92%
- Black1%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,055
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 73.6%
- Married couples
- 61.6%
- Living alone
- 24.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13.3%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,654
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Vacant
- 43.8%
- Median year built
- 2000
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 33.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.8%
- Home value to income
- 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 30560 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $70,737 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,897 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $21,429 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $38,688 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $47,083 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.2%
- Households with broadband
- 85.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.8%
- No internet access
- 13%
- Without health insurance
- 12.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Morganton
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Fannin County
- Center point
- 34.8768° N, 84.2047° W
- Land area
- 71 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30560 spans 2 counties
- Fannin County89% of land
- Union County11% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Morganton1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30560
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30559 | Mineral Bluff, GA | 6.9 mi | $57,389 |
| 30513 | Blue Ridge, GA | 7.7 mi | $56,331 |
| 28903 | Culberson, NC · PO box | 8.2 mi | — |
| 30522 | Cherry Log, GA | 10 mi | $73,533 |
| 30572 | Suches, GA | 12 mi | $65,281 |
| 30512 | Blairsville, GA | 14 mi | $66,642 |
| 30555 | Mc Caysville, GA | 14 mi | $49,375 |
| 30514 | Blairsville, GA · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 28906 | Murphy, NC | 15 mi | $55,759 |
| 37326 | Ducktown, TN | 15 mi | — |
| 37317 | Copperhill, TN | 17 mi | $72,371 |
| 37391 | Turtletown, TN | 17 mi | $39,464 |
Zip codes like 30560 elsewhere
Questions about 30560
What city is zip code 30560?
30560 is assigned to Morganton, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30560 in?
30560 is mostly in Fannin County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 30560?
About 4,295 people live in 30560, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30560 in?
30560 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30560?
The median household income in 30560 is $66,016.
What zip codes are near 30560?
The closest zip codes to 30560 are 30559, 30513, 28903, 30522, 30572.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30560, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.