The ZIP Code 30536 is associated with the city of Ellijay in Georgia in Gilmer County in the U.S. The median household income is at $54,544, while an estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 30536 has a median age of approximately 48.0 years, with 28.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 23.8% in this Georgia region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,726. The current population estimate is 8,864.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 30536, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 7.4% of 30536 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 30536 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.9%), followed by Black or African American (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 30536 is $54,544, while the region's mean household income is $72,670. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,726. The per capita income in ZIP Code 30536 of $28,726 is approximately 7.54% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 6.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 32.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.4% of the population in 30536 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 4.1% of 30536 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 30536, 86.1% of the population graduated high school, while 23.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.0% in this Gilmer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 30536 are older than average. The median age of 48.0 years in ZIP Code 30536 is approximately 25.98% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 30536 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 30536 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 30536, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gilmer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 30536, an estimated 30.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 30.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Gilmer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 30.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
In 30536, 55.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.7 minutes. Approximately 20.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 30536 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 30536 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.5% |
| Construction | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 5.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 30536 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 42.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 30536 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.7% of adults 18 and older in this Gilmer County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.9% |
| High cholesterol | 42.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 30536 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 87.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.6% of those 18 and above in 30536 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 30536 include obesity (35.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| Current smoking | 18.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 26.9% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 30536 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.2 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.21% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.09% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 30536 | 11.29¢/kWh | 10.78¢/kWh | 5.98¢/kWh |
| Georgia | 12.95¢/kWh | 11.03¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 30536 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.14 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.69 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.71 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.87 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.47 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.73 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 30536, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 30536 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Gilmer County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 5 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Fees or interest | 2 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 2 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Other | 4 |