| ZIP Code | 30442 |
|---|---|
| City | Millen |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Jenkins County |
| Area Code | 478 |
| Elevation | 141 ft |
| Latitude | 32.816174 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.969847 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13165 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 20.2% ▲ 102% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 109 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,488 (46.2%) |
| Some College | 748 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 1,116 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 493 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 432 (8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $36,385 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $82,500 ▼ 70% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $666/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,397 |
| Vacant Units | 1,364 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,397 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,364 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 30442 is located in Millen, Georgia, within Jenkins County. With a population of 8,484, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 30442 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $36,385 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30442 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $82,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $666 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 30442 is majority White (54.17%). Residents are less-educated — 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.2%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30442 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 30442 in Millen, GA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,484 residents, a median household income of $36,385, and a median home value of $82,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.