Blythe, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30805

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

2,734
30/sq mi
$52,676
Median income
$121,600
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30805 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.4 square miles in Blythe, Richmond County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,734 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 30805 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30805 sits at $52,676 (25% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $25,352. The poverty rate stands at 27.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $121,600 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richmond County, so you can benchmark 30805 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 →

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 30805, Blythe, 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

2,734

Population

91.4

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30805?

42.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 29.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$52,676

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$25,352

Per Capita Income

27.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30805 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,676 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

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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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,236

Total Housing Units

915

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$121,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$777

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 30805, employing approximately 169 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,822,000.

22

Businesses

169

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Construction 3 13.6%

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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ZIP 30805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30805 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30805 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30815 Hephzibah, GA 39,640 5.6 mi
30816 Keysville, GA 2,109 8.6 mi
30818 Matthews, GA 555 8.4 mi
30905 Augusta, GA 8,955 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30805 in?
ZIP code 30805 (Blythe) is located in Richmond County, Georgia. Richmond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richmond-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30805?
ZIP code 30805 in Blythe, GA has a population of 2,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30805?
The median household income in ZIP 30805 is $52,676, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30805?
The median home value in ZIP 30805 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30805?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30805 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30805?
ZIP code 30805 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30805?
In ZIP code 30805, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 30805?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30805 is 34.0 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 30805?
In ZIP code 30805, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30805?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30805 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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