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 Moderate-density area
- $53,958
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,665. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,100 (40% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $720; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Evans County, so 30417 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 17
Health care and social assistance
17 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 30417?
38.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$25,665
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30417 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Claxton, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,958 31st percentile higher than 31% of 677 Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,819housing units
4,819
Total Housing Units
4,201
Occupied Units
618
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30417
Claxton (30417)
11,090 residents
- 30452 1,567
Register (30452)
1,567 residents
- 30429 205
Hagan (30429)
205 residents
- 30423 120
Daisy (30423)
120 residents
- 30438 74
Manassas (30438)
74 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30417 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30417 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30429
Hagan (30429)
$93,214 median income
- 30452
Register (30452)
$61,389 median income
- 30417
Claxton (30417)
$53,958 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30417, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,090 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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