| ZIP Code | 30814 |
|---|---|
| City | Harlem |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 449 ft |
| Latitude | 33.431091 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.318849 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,341 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 1,139 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,085 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,145 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,433 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,641 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $212,500 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $502/mo ↓ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,269 |
| Vacant Units | 425 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,269 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 425 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 30814 is located in Harlem, Georgia, within Columbia County. With a population of 10,767, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 30814 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,641 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30814 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $212,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $502 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 30814 is majority White (67.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30814 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 30814 in Harlem, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,767 residents, a median household income of $74,641, and a median home value of $212,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.