PlainZIP

Mitchell, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30820

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

1,205
6/sq mi
$51,146
Median income
$82,800
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30820 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mitchell, Washington County, Georgia, home to just 1,205 residents across 219.1 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30820 reports a modest median household income of $51,146 (27% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,240. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Median home value sits at $82,800 (66% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30820, plus 6 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 30820, Mitchell, 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

1,205

Population

219.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30820?

51.1

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 17.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$51,146

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$23,240

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30820 ranks nationally

Mitchell, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,146 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

633

Total Housing Units

425

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$82,800

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 30820, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,513,000.

6

Businesses

49

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 30820 vs 31045 →

ZIP 30820 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 30820 ranks #2 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 30820 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 30820 ranks #3 of 3 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
31045 Jewell, GA 73 6.0 mi
30810 Gibson, GA 2,138 7.1 mi
31094 Warthen, GA 1,114 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

31082 standard
Sandersville, GA
Pop: 10,408
31089 standard
Tennille, GA
Pop: 4,838
31018 standard
Davisboro, GA
Pop: 2,837
31035 standard
Harrison, GA
Pop: 1,364
31094 standard
Warthen, GA
Pop: 1,114
31067 standard
Oconee, GA
Pop: 222

Related Areas

Washington County Mitchell, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30820 in? ▼
ZIP code 30820 (Mitchell) is located in Washington County, Georgia. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30820? ▼
ZIP code 30820 in Mitchell, GA has a population of 1,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30820? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30820 is $51,146, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30820? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30820 is $82,800, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30820? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30820 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30820? ▼
ZIP code 30820 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30820? ▼
In ZIP code 30820, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30820? ▼
In ZIP code 30820, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30820? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30820 is 18.4% 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.