Dearing, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30808
McDuffie County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,615
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dearing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30808 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30808 covers 164.2 square miles in Dearing, McDuffie County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,615 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30808 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,375 (44% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,635. The poverty rate is 25.1%, 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 $166,700 (31% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $772; owner occupancy is 65.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in McDuffie County, so 30808 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 30808
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dearing, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30808.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 30808, Dearing, 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
4,615
Population
164.2
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30808?
31.8
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
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?
$39,375
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$23,635
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30808 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Dearing, 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)
$39,375 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
1,721housing units
1,721
Total Housing Units
1,511
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$772
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 30808, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,500,000.
43
Businesses
231
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 25.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.0% |
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 30808 vs 30814 →
ZIP 30808 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30824
Thomson (30824)
17,201 residents
- 30814
Harlem (30814)
8,150 residents
- 30808 4,615
Dearing (30808)
4,615 residents
- 30818 555
Matthews (30818)
555 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30808 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30808 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30814
Harlem (30814)
$74,129 median income
- 30824
Thomson (30824)
$60,234 median income
- 30818
Matthews (30818)
$54,784 median income
- 30808
Dearing (30808)
$39,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30808 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30808, 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 (4,615 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 30808 in?
ZIP code 30808 (Dearing) is located in McDuffie County, Georgia. McDuffie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcduffie-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30808?
ZIP code 30808 in Dearing, GA has a population of 4,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30808?
The median household income in ZIP 30808 is $39,375, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30808?
The median home value in ZIP 30808 is $166,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30808?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30808 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30808?
ZIP code 30808 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30808?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30808 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30808?
In ZIP code 30808, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 30808?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30808 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30808?
In ZIP code 30808, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30808?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30808 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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