Gainesville, GA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 30501 serves a portion of Gainesville, Georgia, within Hall County. This community is home to approximately 13,142 residents, with a median age of 32.3 years. The median household income of $64,780 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $246,164 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 23% owner-occupied and 77% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Gainesville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 63% and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, 30501 reflects the economic character of Hall County in Georgia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 13,142 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,398 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $64,780 | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $246,164 | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 14.2% | ↑ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 63% | ↑ 80% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.3 yrs | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 23% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 77% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,833 | — |