PlainZIP

Thomaston, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30286

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

23,490
47/sq mi
$55,087
Median income
$168,600
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thomaston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30286 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30286 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, with 23,490 residents across 503.0 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30286 reports a modest median household income of $55,087 (22% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,426. Poverty here runs at 20.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $168,600 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 30286 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Upson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 30286

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomaston, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30286.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30286, Thomaston, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,490

Population

503.0

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30286?

39.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 25.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$55,087

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$30,426

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30286 ranks nationally

Thomaston, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,087 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,954

Total Housing Units

9,325

Occupied Units

1,629

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$168,600

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30286 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 139
2021 +14.7% 160
2022 +27.8% 204
2023 +10.3% 225
2024 +7.4% 241

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 441 business establishments in ZIP 30286, employing approximately 5,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $232,574,000.

441

Businesses

5,529

Employees

$232.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 88 19.9%
Other services (except public administration) 65 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 57 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 49 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 7.3%
Construction 31 7.0%
Finance and insurance 28 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.0%
Manufacturing 18 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.5%
Information 7 1.6%
Utilities 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Wholesale trade 5 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 30286 vs 30256 →

ZIP 30286 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 30286 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 30286 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 30286 ranks #4 of 4 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
30256 Meansville, GA 2,826 9.4 mi
30285 The Rock, GA 707 8.9 mi
30258 Molena, GA 2,622 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Upson County

31097 standard
Yatesville, GA
Pop: 1,302
30285 standard
The Rock, GA
Pop: 707

Related Areas

Upson County Thomaston, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30286 in? ▼
ZIP code 30286 (Thomaston) is located in Upson County, Georgia. Upson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/upson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30286? ▼
ZIP code 30286 in Thomaston, GA has a population of 23,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30286? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30286 is $55,087, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30286? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30286 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30286? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30286 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30286? ▼
ZIP code 30286 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 5,529 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30286? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30286 are: Retail trade (88), Other services (except public administration) (65), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30286? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30286 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 30286? ▼
In ZIP code 30286, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 30286? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30286 is 26.3 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 30286? ▼
In ZIP code 30286, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30286? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30286 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.