Cobbtown, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30420
Tattnall County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,460
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,563
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cobbtown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30420 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30420 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cobbtown, Tattnall County, Georgia, home to just 1,460 residents across 98.0 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30420 reports a modest median household income of $40,563 (42% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,513. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,300 (47% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $1,006; owner occupancy is 64.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tattnall County, so 30420 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 30420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cobbtown, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30420.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 30420, Cobbtown, 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
1,460
Population
98.0
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30420?
48.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$40,563
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$20,513
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30420 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Cobbtown, 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)
$40,563 6th percentile higher than 6% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
999housing units
999
Total Housing Units
739
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,300
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,006
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 30420, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,860,000.
24
Businesses
151
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
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 30420 vs 30421 →
ZIP 30420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30436
Lyons (30436)
11,961 residents
- 30439
Metter (30439)
10,877 residents
- 30421 3,381
Collins (30421)
3,381 residents
- 30420 1,460
Cobbtown (30420)
1,460 residents
- 30464 78
Stillmore (30464)
78 residents
- 30438 74
Manassas (30438)
74 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30420 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30421
Collins (30421)
$57,338 median income
- 30436
Lyons (30436)
$55,827 median income
- 30439
Metter (30439)
$52,071 median income
- 30420
Cobbtown (30420)
$40,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30420 ranks #4 of 4 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 30420, 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 (1,460 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 30420 in?
ZIP code 30420 (Cobbtown) is located in Tattnall County, Georgia. Tattnall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tattnall-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30420?
ZIP code 30420 in Cobbtown, GA has a population of 1,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30420?
The median household income in ZIP 30420 is $40,563, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30420?
The median home value in ZIP 30420 is $128,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30420 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30420?
ZIP code 30420 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30420 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30420?
In ZIP code 30420, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.4% 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 30420?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30420 is 32.7 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 30420?
In ZIP code 30420, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30420 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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