Dewy Rose, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30634

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

2,281
18/sq mi
$53,333
Median income
$118,300
Median home value
6.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30634 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30634 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 124.6 square miles in Dewy Rose, Elbert County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,281 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 30634 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30634 sits at $53,333 (24% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,603. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $118,300 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30634 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Elbert County, so you can benchmark 30634 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 30634

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30634.

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 30634, Dewy Rose, 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

2,281

Population

124.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30634?

40.6

Median Age

40.9%

Male

59.1%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$53,333

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$29,603

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30634 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,333 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

977

Total Housing Units

768

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$118,300

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 30634, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,108,000.

27

Businesses

108

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 22.2%
Retail trade 5 18.5%
Manufacturing 4 14.8%
Wholesale trade 3 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 11.1%

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 30634 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 30634 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30634 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 30634 ranks #3 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
30624 Bowman, GA 2,611 5.7 mi
30635 Elberton, GA 16,109 10.7 mi
30520 Canon, GA 4,426 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30634 in?
ZIP code 30634 (Dewy Rose) is located in Elbert County, Georgia. Elbert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elbert-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30634?
ZIP code 30634 in Dewy Rose, GA has a population of 2,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30634?
The median household income in ZIP 30634 is $53,333, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30634?
The median home value in ZIP 30634 is $118,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30634 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30634?
ZIP code 30634 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30634?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30634 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30634?
In ZIP code 30634, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 30634?
In ZIP code 30634, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30634 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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