Zip code 30234: Jenkinsburg, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30234
30234 is a small-town zip code in Jenkinsburg, Georgia (Butts County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 2,157 people live here, or 211 per square mile. The median resident is 50.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,905 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $232,000, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $699 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.7 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and police and fire protection.
How 30234 compares
- Median age50.896thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.674th of 708 in GA
- Tech workers5.8%84thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%58th of 704 in GA
- Work from home18.6%74thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%105th of 706 in GA
- Homeownership rate77.1%72ndU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%289th of 693 in GA
- Diversity index58.970thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9161st of 708 in GA
- Average commute28.7 min67thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min290th of 684 in GA
- 60thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477304th of 691 in GA
- Uninsured rate7.2%53rdU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%600th of 701 in GA
- 53rdU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%283rd of 678 in GA
- 49thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%368th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$46,64745thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066220th of 699 in GA
- Poverty rate9.9%44thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%498th of 694 in GA
- Government workers12.8%43rdU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%467th of 704 in GA
- Per capita income$35,31335thU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924268th of 708 in GA
- Median home value$232,00029thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300294th of 661 in GA
- Population density211/sq mi21stU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi275th of 708 in GA
- 21stU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%386th of 708 in GA
- Veterans3.2%17thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%642nd of 708 in GA
- Median household income$56,90516thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353430th of 672 in GA
- 14thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%451st of 704 in GA
- Residents under 1816.4%12thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%571st of 708 in GA
- Broadband access81.7%6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%484th of 693 in GA
- Population2,1573rdU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407534th of 708 in GA
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393561st of 628 in GA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%636th of 708 in GA
- Housing vacancy1.4%2ndU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%676th of 694 in GA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%631st of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%680th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 30234 | Butts | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 37.8 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 74th of 708 | |
| Tech workers | 5.8% | 1.1% | 4% | 3.8% | 58th of 704 | |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 11% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 105th of 706 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 74.3% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 289th of 693 | |
| Diversity index | 58.9 | 52.3 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 161st of 708 | |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 29 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 290th of 684 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.447 | 0.389 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 304th of 691 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.2% | 12.3% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 600th of 701 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 51.5% | 36% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 283rd of 678 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.4% | 15.8% | 15% | 17.2% | 368th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,647 | $42,926 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 220th of 699 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.9% | 10.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 498th of 694 | |
| Government workers | 12.8% | 16.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 467th of 704 | |
| Per capita income | $35,313 | $29,546 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 268th of 708 | |
| Median home value | $232,000 | $240,600 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 294th of 661 | |
| Population density | 211/sq mi | 144/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 275th of 708 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 14.4% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 386th of 708 | |
| Veterans | 3.2% | 6.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 642nd of 708 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,905 | $69,241 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 430th of 672 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.9% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 451st of 704 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.4% | 20.6% | 23.2% | 22% | 571st of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81.7% | 88.2% | 91% | 91% | 484th of 693 | |
| Population | 2,157 | 26,496 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 534th of 708 | |
| Median gross rent | $699 | $941 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 561st of 628 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% | 0.9% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 636th of 708 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.4% | 8% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 676th of 694 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.7% | 3.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 631st of 704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0.9% | 13.5% | 10.1% | 10% | 680th 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
- White49%
- Black41%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 860
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 62.4%
- Married couples
- 38.8%
- Living alone
- 29.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.2%
- Male / female
- 61% / 39%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 872
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Vacant
- 1.4%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 51.5%
- Home value to income
- 4.1× (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 | 30234 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,500 | $74,888 |
| Service | $53,352 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $47,417 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $70,921 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,330 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.1%
- Households with broadband
- 81.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 54.7%
- No internet access
- 11.6%
- Without health insurance
- 7.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Jenkinsburg
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Butts County
- Center point
- 33.3326° N, 84.0253° W
- Land area
- 10 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30234 spans 2 counties
- Butts County93% of land
- Henry County7% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Jenkinsburg13% of zip
- Locust Grove3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30234
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30233 | Jackson, GA | 3.9 mi | $74,222 |
| 30248 | Locust Grove, GA | 5 mi | $83,823 |
| 30252 | McDonough, GA | 9.9 mi | $100,770 |
| 30216 | Flovilla, GA | 11 mi | $73,295 |
| 30253 | McDonough, GA | 13 mi | $81,892 |
| 30016 | Covington, GA | 14 mi | $79,527 |
| 30223 | Griffin, GA | 15 mi | $59,054 |
| 30224 | Griffin, GA | 15 mi | $70,216 |
| 30284 | Sunny Side, GA | 15 mi | — |
| 30212 | Experiment, GA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 30257 | Milner, GA | 16 mi | $67,941 |
| 30266 | Orchard Hill, GA · PO box | 17 mi | — |
Zip codes like 30234 elsewhere
Questions about 30234
What city is zip code 30234?
30234 is assigned to Jenkinsburg, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30234 in?
30234 is mostly in Butts County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 30234?
About 2,157 people live in 30234, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30234 in?
30234 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30234?
The median household income in 30234 is $56,905.
What zip codes are near 30234?
The closest zip codes to 30234 are 30233, 30248, 30252, 30216, 30253.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30234, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.