PlainZIP

Metter, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30439

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

10,877
17/sq mi
$52,071
Median income
$158,100
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Metter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30439 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30439 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metter, Candler County, Georgia, home to 10,877 residents across 628.7 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30439 reports a modest median household income of $52,071 (26% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $25,732. Poverty here runs at 16.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $158,100 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $702 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 30439 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Candler County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 30439

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metter, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30439.

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 30439, Metter, 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

10,877

Population

628.7

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30439?

40.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 59.5%
African American 21.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$52,071

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$25,732

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30439 ranks nationally

Metter, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,071 17th percentile higher than 17% 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

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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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,280

Total Housing Units

3,836

Occupied Units

444

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$158,100

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$702

Median Rent

1988

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

-5.7%

YoY Change (2023)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30439 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.9% 139
2020 -2.9% 135
2021 +17.6% 159
2022 +28.2% 204
2023 -5.7% 192

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 30439, employing approximately 2,192 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,514,000.

222

Businesses

2,192

Employees

$83.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 19.8%
Accommodation and food services 26 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 9.9%
Construction 21 9.5%
Finance and insurance 19 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 15 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 5.9%
Manufacturing 9 4.0%
Wholesale trade 8 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.3%
Information 5 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 30439 vs 30451 →

ZIP 30439 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 30439 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 30439 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 30439 ranks the highest of 4 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
30451 Pulaski, GA 33 7.3 mi
30464 Stillmore, GA 78 8.7 mi
30420 Cobbtown, GA 1,460 9.4 mi
30471 Twin City, GA 4,702 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Candler County

30451 standard
Pulaski, GA
Pop: 33

Related Areas

Candler County Metter, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30439 in? ▼
ZIP code 30439 (Metter) is located in Candler County, Georgia. Candler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/candler-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30439? ▼
ZIP code 30439 in Metter, GA has a population of 10,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30439? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30439 is $52,071, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30439? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30439 is $158,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30439? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30439 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30439? ▼
ZIP code 30439 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 2,192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30439? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30439 are: Retail trade (44), Accommodation and food services (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30439? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30439 decreased by 5.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 30439? ▼
In ZIP code 30439, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 30439? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30439 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30439? ▼
In ZIP code 30439, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30439? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30439 is 16.1% 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.