Menlo, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30731
Chattooga County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,428
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,473
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Menlo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30731 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30731 covers 224.8 square miles in Menlo, Chattooga County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,428 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30731 reports a modest median household income of $51,473 (27% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,753. The poverty rate is 20.0%, 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 $149,100 (38% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $815; owner occupancy is 73.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Chattooga County, so 30731 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 30731
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Menlo, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30731.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 30731, Menlo, 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
2,428
Population
224.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30731?
40.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$51,473
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$27,753
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30731 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Menlo, 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)
$51,473 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,498housing units
1,498
Total Housing Units
1,080
Occupied Units
418
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,100
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30731 vs 35984 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35984 | Mentone, AL | 1,889 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30731, 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 (2,428 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 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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