| ZIP Code | 30257 |
|---|---|
| City | Milner |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Lamar County |
| Area Code | 678/943 |
| Elevation | 721 ft |
| Latitude | 33.143414 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.18622 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13171 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 668 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 709 (29.2%) |
| Associates | 290 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 327 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 431 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,974 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,200 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $931/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,557 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,557 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 30257 is located in Milner, Georgia, within Lamar County. With a population of 3,800, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 30257 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,974 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30257 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $931 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 30257 is primarily White (82.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30257 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 30257 in Milner, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,800 residents, a median household income of $67,974, and a median home value of $230,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.