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Waynesboro, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30830

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

13,966
15/sq mi
$53,385
Median income
$172,800
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waynesboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30830 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30830 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 931.1 square miles in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia. The area is home to 13,966 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 30830 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30830 sits at $53,385 (24% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,737. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $172,800 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $815 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30830 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 30830 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 30830

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30830.

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 30830, Waynesboro, 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

13,966

Population

931.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30830?

35.2

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 50.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$53,385

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$36,737

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30830 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,385 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,441

Total Housing Units

5,360

Occupied Units

1,081

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$172,800

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1978

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

-14.6%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30830 have decreased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 177
2021 +14.0% 202
2022 +11.7% 226
2023 +18.7% 268
2024 -14.6% 229

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 302 business establishments in ZIP 30830, employing approximately 5,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $441,155,000.

302

Businesses

5,871

Employees

$441.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 50 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 33 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 31 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.9%
Construction 27 8.9%
Finance and insurance 25 8.3%
Wholesale trade 23 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.3%
Manufacturing 9 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.0%
Utilities 8 2.6%
Information 7 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30830 in? ▼
ZIP code 30830 (Waynesboro) is located in Burke County, Georgia. Burke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burke-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30830? ▼
ZIP code 30830 in Waynesboro, GA has a population of 13,966 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30830? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30830 is $53,385, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30830? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30830 is $172,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30830? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30830 is African American at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30830? ▼
ZIP code 30830 has 302 business establishments employing approximately 5,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30830? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30830 are: Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (33), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30830? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30830 decreased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 30830? ▼
In ZIP code 30830, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 30830? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30830 is 26.8 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 30830? ▼
In ZIP code 30830, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30830? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30830 is 17.7% 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 Waynesboro, GA

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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.
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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.

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