| ZIP Code | 30830 |
|---|---|
| City | Waynesboro |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Burke County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 234 ft |
| Latitude | 33.085111 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.978661 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 18.9% ▲ 89% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.1% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 54% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 199 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,760 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 1,115 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 1,703 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 809 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,675 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,956 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,900 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,208 |
| Vacant Units | 1,086 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,208 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,086 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 30830 is located in Waynesboro, Georgia, within Burke County. With a population of 15,073, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 30830 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,956 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30830 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $145,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $835 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 30830 is majority Black (50.43%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.9%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30830 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 30830 in Waynesboro, GA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,073 residents, a median household income of $50,956, and a median home value of $145,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.