ZIP Code 30731

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Menlo · Chattooga County · Georgia

Population
2,428

11/sq mi

Median income
$51,473

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$149,100

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.9%

Median age 40.5

Land area
224.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 30731 in Menlo, Georgia has a population of 2,428. The median household income is $51,473, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $149,100, 46% below the US average. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 30731 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 224.8 square miles in Menlo, Chattooga County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,428 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 30731 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30731 sits at $51,473 (27% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,753. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $149,100 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Chattooga County, so you can benchmark 30731 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 30731

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30731.

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 30731, Menlo, 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

2,428

Population

224.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30731?

40.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$51,473

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$27,753

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,498

Total Housing Units

1,080

Occupied Units

418

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$149,100

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1990

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 30731, employing approximately 272 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,010,000.

27

Businesses

272

Employees

$10.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 18.5%
Wholesale trade 4 14.8%
Construction 3 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 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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35984 Mentone, AL 1,889 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30731 in?
ZIP code 30731 (Menlo) is located in Chattooga County, Georgia. Chattooga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chattooga-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30731?
ZIP code 30731 in Menlo, GA has a population of 2,428 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30731?
The median household income in ZIP 30731 is $51,473, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30731?
The median home value in ZIP 30731 is $149,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30731 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30731?
ZIP code 30731 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30731?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30731 are: Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30731?
In ZIP code 30731, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 30731?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30731 is 33.2 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 30731?
In ZIP code 30731, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30731 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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Official Data Resources for Menlo, GA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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