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Canon, GA
City in Franklin County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30520.
Population
879
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
282
ZIP codes
1
Canon and its ZIP codes
Canon at a glance
- Canon is 49% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,308 a year, 45% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,300 (61% below Georgia) and median rent is $857 a month.
Local data for Canon, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canon, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,308
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$118,300
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (135), German Americans (40), Mexican Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Canon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,943
8,226 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $6,800 per person
PPP loans
$2.1M
113 loans, 236 jobs reported
How people get to work
Canon, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.9%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canon, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canon, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Canon
1 in or overlapping Canon. Population shown
Cities near Canon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BowersvilleTown | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| RoystonCity | 3.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| LavoniaCity | 5.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| CarnesvilleCity | 7.4 mi | 3.6 |
| HartwellCity | 10 mi | 5.5 |
| GumlogCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 13.5 |
| MartinTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| BowmanCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| AvalonTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Fair Play, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| Chickasaw Point, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Reed CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 23.8 |
| South Union, SCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Dewy RoseCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canon, GA in?
- Canon is in Franklin County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Canon, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Canon include 30520.
- What is the population of Canon, GA?
- About 879 people live in Canon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canon?
- Nearby places include Bowersville (2.5 mi), Royston (3.8 mi), Franklin Springs (4.7 mi), Lavonia (5.8 mi), Eagle Grove (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023