| ZIP Code | 30428 |
|---|---|
| City | Glenwood |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Wheeler County |
| Area Code | 478/912 |
| Elevation | 224 ft |
| Latitude | 32.224545 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.71513 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13309 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 4.84 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.4% ▼ 55% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 926 (58.1%) |
| Some College | 172 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 211 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 42 (2.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 235 (14.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,037 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 101% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,600 ▼ 71% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $505/mo ↓ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,020 |
| Vacant Units | 422 |
| Avg HH Size | 4.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,020 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 422 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 4.84 |
ZIP code 30428 is located in Glenwood, Georgia, within Wheeler County. With a population of 2,941, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 30428 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,037 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30428 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $80,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $505 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 30428 is majority White (64.98%). Residents are less-educated — 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 101% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30428 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 30428 in Glenwood, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,941 residents, a median household income of $65,037, and a median home value of $80,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.