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 Low-density area
- $43,624
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, home to 7,698 residents across 810.3 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30442 reports a modest median household income of $43,624 (38% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,917. The poverty rate is 23.1%, 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 $92,100 (62% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $604; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Jenkins County, so 30442 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 30442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millen, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30442.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 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 30442, Millen, 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
7,698
Population
810.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30442?
41.4
Median Age
56.3%
Male
43.7%
Female
2.9%
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?
$43,624
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$21,917
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 30442 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Millen, 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)
$43,624 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
4,273housing units
4,273
Total Housing Units
3,108
Occupied Units
1,165
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,100
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30442 vs 30822 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30822 | Perkins, GA | 526 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30442, 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 (7,698 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 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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