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 Moderate-density area
- $46,161
- Median income Below-median income area
- $74,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 3rd 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 covers 182.7 square miles in Wadley, Jefferson County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,070 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30477 reports a modest median household income of $46,161 (34% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,855. The poverty rate is 21.2%, 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 $74,900 (69% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $682; owner occupancy is 71.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 30477 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 30477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wadley, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30477.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 30477, Wadley, 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
3,070
Population
182.7
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30477?
45.8
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
11.1%
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?
$46,161
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$26,855
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30477 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Wadley, 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)
$46,161 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
1,377housing units
1,377
Total Housing Units
1,073
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$74,900
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30477 vs 30413 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30413 | Bartow, GA | 1,575 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30477, 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 (3,070 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 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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