PlainZIP

Molena, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30258

Pike County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,622
18/sq mi
$58,777
Median income
$262,500
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Molena pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30258 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30258 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.9 square miles in Molena, Pike County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,622 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30258 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30258 sits at $58,777 (16% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,676. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $262,500 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,671 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30258 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 30258 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30258, Molena, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,622

Population

144.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30258?

39.6

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,777

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$34,676

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30258 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,777 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

943

Total Housing Units

863

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$262,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,671

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30258 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 137
2021 +22.8% 168
2022 +4.5% 175
2023 +25.6% 220
2024 +3.5% 228

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 30258, employing approximately 212 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,502,000.

18

Businesses

212

Employees

$8.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 38.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 30258 vs 30206 →

ZIP 30258 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30258 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30258 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30258 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30206 Concord, GA 2,958 7.4 mi
30293 Woodbury, GA 2,981 7.8 mi
30256 Meansville, GA 2,826 8.7 mi
30286 Thomaston, GA 23,490 10.9 mi
31816 Manchester, GA 6,091 11.0 mi
30218 Gay, GA 1,974 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

30292 standard
Williamson, GA
Pop: 5,943
30295 standard
Zebulon, GA
Pop: 4,159
30206 standard
Concord, GA
Pop: 2,958
30256 standard
Meansville, GA
Pop: 2,826

Related Areas

Pike County Molena, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30258 in? ▼
ZIP code 30258 (Molena) is located in Pike County, Georgia. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30258? ▼
ZIP code 30258 in Molena, GA has a population of 2,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30258? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30258 is $58,777, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30258? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30258 is $262,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30258? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30258 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30258? ▼
ZIP code 30258 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30258? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30258 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30258? ▼
In ZIP code 30258, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30258? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30258 is 33.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30258? ▼
In ZIP code 30258, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30258? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30258 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Molena, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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