🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

30540

Ellijay

ZIP Code 30540 is a standard zip code serving Ellijay, Ellijay, Georgia (GA), in Gilmer County, United States. It has an estimated population of 17,297 with a median household income of $37,017. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Georgia (GA)
County: Gilmer
City: Ellijay
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.677500
Longitude: -84.481200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 196.32 mi²
Water Area: 4.52 mi²
Population Density: 88.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.855560°N, 34.554297°S, -84.392052°E, -84.657098°W

With 17,297 residents spread across 196.32 square miles, this area has a population density of 88.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

17,297

Population

75th percentile

$37,017

Median Income

20th percentile

$125,000

Median Home Value

50th percentile

196.32 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 30540 is $37,017, and the median home value is $125,000. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

9,885

Total Units

6,823

Occupied Units

69.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Ellijay, GA.

30536

Ellijay

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