Ranger, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30734
Gordon County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,466
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,917
- Median income Near-median income area
- $272,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ranger pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30734 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30734 covers 198.1 square miles in Ranger, Gordon County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,466 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30734 reports a modest median household income of $66,917 (5% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,734. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $272,100 (13% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,354; 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Gordon County, so 30734 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 30734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ranger, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30734.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
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 30734, Ranger, 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
3,466
Population
198.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30734?
43.9
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$66,917
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$31,734
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30734 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Ranger, 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)
$66,917 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,312housing units
1,312
Total Housing Units
1,094
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,100
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,354
Median Rent
1998
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
+14.0%
YoY Change (2023)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30734 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.0% | 157 |
| 2020 | +8.0% | 170 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 194 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 219 |
| 2023 | +14.0% | 250 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 30734, employing approximately 215 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,394,000.
38
Businesses
215
Employees
$10.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 39.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.9% |
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 30734 vs 30139 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30139 | Fairmount, GA | 3,845 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30734, 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 (3,466 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 30734 in?
ZIP code 30734 (Ranger) is located in Gordon County, Georgia. Gordon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gordon-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30734?
ZIP code 30734 in Ranger, GA has a population of 3,466 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30734?
The median household income in ZIP 30734 is $66,917, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30734?
The median home value in ZIP 30734 is $272,100, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30734 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30734?
ZIP code 30734 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30734 are: Construction (15), Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30734?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30734 increased by 14.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 30734?
In ZIP code 30734, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 30734?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30734 is 29.5 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 30734?
In ZIP code 30734, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30734 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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