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Washington, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30673

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

7,897
12/sq mi
$51,748
Median income
$136,400
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30673 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30673 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 680.8 square miles in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,897 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 30673 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30673 sits at $51,748 (26% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,858. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $136,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $739 per month, and 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30673 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 30673 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 30673

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30673.

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 30673, Washington, 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

7,897

Population

680.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30673?

47.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 39.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$51,748

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$35,858

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30673 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,748 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,638

Total Housing Units

2,936

Occupied Units

702

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$136,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$739

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30673 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -10.9% 114
2020 +32.6% 151
2021 -0.1% 150
2022 +13.3% 171
2024 — 233

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 172 business establishments in ZIP 30673, employing approximately 2,190 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,106,000.

172

Businesses

2,190

Employees

$107.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 24.4%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.6%
Finance and insurance 13 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.0%
Construction 11 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 5.8%
Manufacturing 10 5.8%
Wholesale trade 9 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30673 in? ▼
ZIP code 30673 (Washington) is located in Wilkes County, Georgia. Wilkes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilkes-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30673? ▼
ZIP code 30673 in Washington, GA has a population of 7,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30673? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30673 is $51,748, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30673? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30673 is $136,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30673? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30673 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30673? ▼
ZIP code 30673 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 2,190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30673? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30673 are: Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (20), Finance and insurance (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30673? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30673 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30673? ▼
In ZIP code 30673, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 30673? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30673 is 31.7 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 30673? ▼
In ZIP code 30673, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30673? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30673 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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