| ZIP Code | 30549 |
|---|---|
| City | Jefferson |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 804 ft |
| Latitude | 34.107959 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.577478 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 381 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,918 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 3,091 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 2,447 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,624 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,222 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,951 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $325,500 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $964/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,673 |
| Vacant Units | 723 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,673 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 723 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 30549 is located in Jefferson, Georgia, within Jackson County. With a population of 30,643, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 30549 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,951 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30549 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $325,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $964 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 30549 is primarily White (79.47%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30549 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 30549 in Jefferson, GA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,643 residents, a median household income of $88,951, and a median home value of $325,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.