Wadley, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30477

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

3,070
17/sq mi
$46,161
Median income
$74,900
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30477 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30477 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.7 square miles in Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,070 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 30477 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30477 sits at $46,161 (34% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,855. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $74,900 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $682 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30477 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 30477 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 30477

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30477.

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 30477, Wadley, 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

3,070

Population

182.7

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30477?

45.8

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 19.2%
African American 66.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$46,161

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$26,855

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30477 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,161 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,377

Total Housing Units

1,073

Occupied Units

304

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$74,900

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$682

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 30477, employing approximately 908 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,612,000.

45

Businesses

908

Employees

$50.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 17.8%
Manufacturing 7 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.9%
Wholesale trade 3 6.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
30413 Bartow, GA 1,575 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30477 in?
ZIP code 30477 (Wadley) is located in Jefferson County, Georgia. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30477?
ZIP code 30477 in Wadley, GA has a population of 3,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30477?
The median household income in ZIP 30477 is $46,161, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30477?
The median home value in ZIP 30477 is $74,900, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30477 is African American at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30477?
ZIP code 30477 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30477 are: Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30477?
In ZIP code 30477, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 30477?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30477 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 30477?
In ZIP code 30477, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30477 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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