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Thomson, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30824

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

17,201
33/sq mi
$60,234
Median income
$174,100
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 515.0 square miles in Thomson, McDuffie County, Georgia. The area is home to 17,201 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 30824 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30824 sits at $60,234 (14% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,697. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $174,100 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing McDuffie County, so you can benchmark 30824 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 30824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30824.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30824, Thomson, 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

17,201

Population

515.0

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30824?

42.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 52.3%
African American 43.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$60,234

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,697

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30824 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,234 29th percentile higher than 29% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,652

Total Housing Units

6,573

Occupied Units

1,079

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$174,100

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1985

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

-0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30824 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 149
2021 +13.9% 170
2022 +19.4% 203
2023 +3.1% 210
2024 -0.7% 208

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 406 business establishments in ZIP 30824, employing approximately 6,453 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,286,000.

406

Businesses

6,453

Employees

$252.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 87 21.4%
Health care and social assistance 52 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 45 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 43 10.6%
Finance and insurance 31 7.6%
Manufacturing 29 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 6.9%
Construction 26 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.5%
Wholesale trade 11 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.7%
Information 5 1.2%

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 30824 vs 30807 →

ZIP 30824 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 30824 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 30824 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 30824 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 8.5 mi
30808 Dearing, GA 4,615 11.7 mi
30828 Warrenton, GA 4,368 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in McDuffie County

30808 standard
Dearing, GA
Pop: 4,615

Related Areas

McDuffie County Thomson, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30824 in? ▼
ZIP code 30824 (Thomson) 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 30824? ▼
ZIP code 30824 in Thomson, GA has a population of 17,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30824 is $60,234, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30824 is $174,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30824 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30824? ▼
ZIP code 30824 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 6,453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30824 are: Retail trade (87), Health care and social assistance (52), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30824? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30824 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 30824? ▼
In ZIP code 30824, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 30824? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30824 is 21.5 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 30824? ▼
In ZIP code 30824, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30824 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Thomson, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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