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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
$66,917
Median income
$272,100
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ranger pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,734. Poverty here runs at 19.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $272,100 (13% above the state average), median rent at $1,354 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.7%.

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. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Gordon County, so you can benchmark 30734 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30734?

43.9

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$66,917

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$31,734

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30734 ranks nationally

Ranger, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,917 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,312

Total Housing Units

1,094

Occupied Units

218

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$272,100

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Gordon County Ranger, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.