Millen, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30442

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

7,698
10/sq mi
$43,624
Median income
$92,100
Median home value
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 810.3 square miles in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,698 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30442 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30442 sits at $43,624 (38% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $21,917. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $92,100 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $604 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Jenkins County, so you can benchmark 30442 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30442.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30442, Millen, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,698

Population

810.3

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30442?

41.4

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 53.5%
African American 39.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$43,624

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$21,917

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30442 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,624 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,273

Total Housing Units

3,108

Occupied Units

1,165

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$92,100

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$604

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 30442, employing approximately 1,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,933,000.

115

Businesses

1,177

Employees

$48.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 19 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 16 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.8%
Finance and insurance 7 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 4.3%
Construction 5 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 4.3%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30442 in?
ZIP code 30442 (Millen) is located in Jenkins County, Georgia. Jenkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jenkins-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30442?
ZIP code 30442 in Millen, GA has a population of 7,698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30442?
The median household income in ZIP 30442 is $43,624, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30442?
The median home value in ZIP 30442 is $92,100, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30442 is White at 53.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30442?
ZIP code 30442 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30442 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (19), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30442?
In ZIP code 30442, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30442?
In ZIP code 30442, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30442 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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