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Claxton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30417

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

11,090
25/sq mi
$53,958
Median income
$144,100
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Claxton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30417 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Claxton, Evans County, Georgia, home to 11,090 residents across 447.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30417 reports a modest median household income of $53,958 (23% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $25,665. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. Median home value sits at $144,100 (40% below the state average), median rent at $720 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Evans County, so you can benchmark 30417 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 30417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Claxton, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30417.

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 30417, Claxton, 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

11,090

Population

447.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30417?

38.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 28.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$53,958

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$25,665

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30417 ranks nationally

Claxton, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,958 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,819

Total Housing Units

4,201

Occupied Units

618

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$144,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$720

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 30417, employing approximately 3,868 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,695,000.

222

Businesses

3,868

Employees

$155.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 26 11.7%
Construction 24 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.7%
Manufacturing 14 6.3%
Finance and insurance 14 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.5%
Wholesale trade 7 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.3%
Information 4 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%

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 30417 vs 30429 →

ZIP 30417 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 30417 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 30417 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 30417 ranks #3 of 3 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
30429 Hagan, GA 205 1.2 mi
30438 Manassas, GA 74 5.8 mi
30423 Daisy, GA 120 5.4 mi
30452 Register, GA 1,567 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Evans County

30429 standard
Hagan, GA
Pop: 205
30423 standard
Daisy, GA
Pop: 120

Related Areas

Evans County Claxton, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30417 in? ▼
ZIP code 30417 (Claxton) is located in Evans County, Georgia. Evans County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/evans-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30417? ▼
ZIP code 30417 in Claxton, GA has a population of 11,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30417? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30417 is $53,958, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30417? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30417 is $144,100, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30417? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30417 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30417? ▼
ZIP code 30417 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 3,868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30417? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30417 are: Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30417? ▼
In ZIP code 30417, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 30417? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30417 is 27.8 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 30417? ▼
In ZIP code 30417, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30417? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30417 is 18.7% 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.