Collins, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30421
Tattnall County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,381
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,338
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Collins pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30421 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30421 covers 262.1 square miles in Collins, Tattnall County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,381 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30421 reports a modest median household income of $57,338 (18% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,800. The poverty rate is 25.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,200 (57% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $637; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tattnall County, so 30421 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 30421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collins, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30421.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 30421, Collins, 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
3,381
Population
262.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30421?
35.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.6%
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?
$57,338
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$35,800
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30421 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Collins, 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)
$57,338 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
1,554housing units
1,554
Total Housing Units
1,157
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,200
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$637
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 30421, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,908,000.
33
Businesses
118
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 9.1% |
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 30421 vs 30438 →
ZIP 30421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30421
Collins (30421)
3,381 residents
- 30420
Cobbtown (30420)
1,460 residents
- 30438 74
Manassas (30438)
74 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30421 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30421, 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 (3,381 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 30421 in?
ZIP code 30421 (Collins) 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 30421?
ZIP code 30421 in Collins, GA has a population of 3,381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30421?
The median household income in ZIP 30421 is $57,338, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30421?
The median home value in ZIP 30421 is $103,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30421 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30421?
ZIP code 30421 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30421 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30421?
In ZIP code 30421, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 30421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30421 is 29.7 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 30421?
In ZIP code 30421, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30421 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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