Swainsboro, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30401

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

13,500
21/sq mi: $53,071
Median income: $94,600
Median home value: 13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Swainsboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 8th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 21
people per sq mi: 54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 655.3 square miles in Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia. The area is home to 13,500 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 30401 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30401 sits at $53,071 (25% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $24,286. The poverty rate stands at 29.5% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $94,600 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 54.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Emanuel County, so you can benchmark 30401 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 30401

Retail trade

64
Other services (except public administration)

38
Health care and social assistance

37
Accommodation and food services

34
Finance and insurance

22

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, 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 30401, Swainsboro, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

13,500

Population

655.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30401?

35.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%

African American 38.1%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$53,071

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$24,286

Per Capita Income

29.5%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30401 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,071 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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 55.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,675

Total Housing Units

4,841

Occupied Units

834

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%

Renter 46.0%

$94,600

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1983

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

+24.9%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30401 have increased 24.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+1.0%	132
2021	+8.6%	144
2022	+9.6%	158
2023	+0.8%	159
2024	+24.9%	198

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 319 business establishments in ZIP 30401, employing approximately 4,368 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,408,000.

319

Businesses

4,368

Employees

$189.4M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	64	20.1%
Other services (except public administration)	38	11.9%
Health care and social assistance	37	11.6%
Accommodation and food services	34	10.7%
Finance and insurance	22	6.9%
Manufacturing	20	6.3%
Construction	19	6.0%
Transportation and warehousing	18	5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	17	5.3%
Wholesale trade	14	4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	11	3.5%
Information	8	2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	6	1.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	6	1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	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 30401 vs 30448 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
30448	Nunez, GA	81	7.8 mi

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Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30401 in? ▼

ZIP code 30401 (Swainsboro) is located in Emanuel County, Georgia. Emanuel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/emanuel-ga.

What is the population of ZIP code 30401? ▼

ZIP code 30401 in Swainsboro, GA has a population of 13,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 30401? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 30401 is $53,071, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 30401? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 30401 is $94,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30401? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 30401 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 30401? ▼

ZIP code 30401 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 4,368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 30401? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30401 are: Retail trade (64), Other services (except public administration) (38), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 30401? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30401 increased by 24.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 30401? ▼

In ZIP code 30401, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 30401? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30401 is 26.7 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 30401? ▼

In ZIP code 30401, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30401? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 30401 is 29.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.