PlainZIP

Norwood, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30821

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

882
3/sq mi
$53,545
Median income
$59,800
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30821 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwood, Warren County, Georgia, home to just 882 residents across 267.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30821 reports a modest median household income of $53,545 (24% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,036. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Housing costs here run $59,800 for a typical home value (75% below the state average), with rent averaging $878 a month; 81.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Warren County, letting you compare 30821 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 30821, Norwood, 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

882

Population

267.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30821?

49.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 37.5%
African American 62.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$53,545

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$31,036

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30821 ranks nationally

Norwood, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,545 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

626

Total Housing Units

475

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$59,800

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$878

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 30821, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,157,000.

13

Businesses

115

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Information 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 30821 vs 30807 →

ZIP 30821 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 30821 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 30821 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 30821 ranks #2 of 4 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
30807 Camak, GA 92 5.3 mi
30664 Sharon, GA 38 6.3 mi
30828 Warrenton, GA 4,368 9.0 mi
30631 Crawfordville, GA 1,767 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

30828 standard
Warrenton, GA
Pop: 4,368
30807 standard
Camak, GA
Pop: 92
31045 standard
Jewell, GA
Pop: 73

Related Areas

Warren County Norwood, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30821 in? ▼
ZIP code 30821 (Norwood) is located in Warren County, Georgia. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30821? ▼
ZIP code 30821 in Norwood, GA has a population of 882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30821? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30821 is $53,545, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30821? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30821 is $59,800, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30821? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30821 is African American at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30821? ▼
ZIP code 30821 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30821? ▼
In ZIP code 30821, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 30821? ▼
In ZIP code 30821, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30821? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30821 is 10.8% 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.