Zip code 30108: Bowdon, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30108
30108 is a small-town zip code in Bowdon, Georgia (Carroll County), covering 89 sq mi of land. About 6,751 people live here, or 76 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $70,035 a year, 13% below the national median of $80,734. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $253,300, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $963 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and office and administrative support.
How 30108 compares
- Healthcare workers14.8%94thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%54th of 704 in GA
- 81stU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%172nd of 708 in GA
- 75thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%370th of 694 in GA
- Uninsured rate10.2%72ndU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%465th of 701 in GA
- Veterans7.5%72ndU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%277th of 708 in GA
- Average commute29 min69thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min280th of 684 in GA
- Median age40.460thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6324th of 708 in GA
- Homeownership rate70.6%55thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%402nd of 693 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$46,59545thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066222nd of 699 in GA
- Poverty rate9.8%43rdU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%501st of 694 in GA
- Median household income$70,03536thU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353278th of 672 in GA
- Median home value$253,30034thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300247th of 661 in GA
- 28thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%386th of 704 in GA
- 28thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%398th of 678 in GA
- Per capita income$32,75027thU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924344th of 708 in GA
- Government workers10.8%25thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%555th of 704 in GA
- Diversity index30.924thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9553rd of 708 in GA
- 20thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477515th of 691 in GA
- Work from home7.4%19thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%402nd of 706 in GA
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393335th of 628 in GA
- Residents under 1817.5%16thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%556th of 708 in GA
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%423rd of 708 in GA
- Population6,75111thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407361st of 708 in GA
- Population density76/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi411th of 708 in GA
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%558th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access75.7%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%583rd of 693 in GA
- 2ndU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%641st of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%560th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 30108 | Carroll | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 14.8% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 54th of 704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.5% | 14.2% | 15% | 17.2% | 172nd of 708 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11% | 7.8% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 370th of 694 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.2% | 12% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 465th of 701 | |
| Veterans | 7.5% | 6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 277th of 708 | |
| Average commute | 29 min | 29.7 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 280th of 684 | |
| Median age | 40.4 | 35.4 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 324th of 708 | |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 71.3% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 402nd of 693 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,595 | $41,883 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 222nd of 699 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.8% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 501st of 694 | |
| Median household income | $70,035 | $73,714 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 278th of 672 | |
| Median home value | $253,300 | $255,100 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 247th of 661 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 386th of 704 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.7% | 52% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 398th of 678 | |
| Per capita income | $32,750 | $33,089 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 344th of 708 | |
| Government workers | 10.8% | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 555th of 704 | |
| Diversity index | 30.9 | 51.3 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 553rd of 708 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.398 | 0.440 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 515th of 691 | |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 402nd of 706 | |
| Median gross rent | $963 | $1,153 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 335th of 628 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.5% | 23.8% | 23.2% | 22% | 556th of 708 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.8% | 23.8% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 423rd of 708 | |
| Population | 6,751 | 124,569 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 361st of 708 | |
| Population density | 76/sq mi | 250/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 411th of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 5.7% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 558th of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 75.7% | 89.7% | 91% | 91% | 583rd of 693 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.8% | 9% | 10.1% | 10% | 641st of 704 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 560th of 704 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White82%
- Black10%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian1.0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,716
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 70.1%
- Married couples
- 54%
- Living alone
- 25.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.5%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,050
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Vacant
- 11%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 30108 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,163 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,411 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,786 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $75,625 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,413 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.5%
- Households with broadband
- 75.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.2%
- No internet access
- 20.9%
- Without health insurance
- 10.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bowdon
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Carroll County
- Center point
- 33.5317° N, 85.2630° W
- Land area
- 89 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30108 spans 2 counties
- Carroll County96% of land
- Heard County4% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Bowdon4% of zip
- Ephesus1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30108
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36273 | Ranburne, AL | 6.7 mi | $90,278 |
| 36263 | Graham, AL | 7.2 mi | $36,824 |
| 30117 | Carrollton, GA | 8.3 mi | $61,842 |
| 30182 | Waco, GA | 8.6 mi | $60,184 |
| 30170 | Roopville, GA | 8.9 mi | $90,962 |
| 30150 | Mount Zion, GA · PO box | 9 mi | — |
| 30118 | Carrollton, GA | 9.8 mi | — |
| 30109 | Bowdon Junction, GA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 30112 | Carrollton, GA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 36280 | Woodland, AL | 13 mi | $72,813 |
| 30119 | Carrollton, GA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 30116 | Carrollton, GA | 15 mi | $77,030 |
Zip codes like 30108 elsewhere
Questions about 30108
What city is zip code 30108?
30108 is assigned to Bowdon, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30108 in?
30108 is mostly in Carroll County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 30108?
About 6,751 people live in 30108, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30108 in?
30108 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30108?
The median household income in 30108 is $70,035.
What zip codes are near 30108?
The closest zip codes to 30108 are 36273, 36263, 30117, 30182, 30170.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30108, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.