Zip code 30256: Meansville, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30256?

30256 is assigned to Meansville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30256 in?

30256 is mostly in Pike County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 30256?

About 2,838 people live in 30256, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30256?

The median household income in 30256 is $73,571.

Q: What zip codes are near 30256?

The closest zip codes to 30256 are 30285, 30295, 30286, 30258, 30206.

Residential delivery areaPike CountyEastern Time

Population

2,838

Median household income

$74K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$299K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$954/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

80 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 30256

30256 is a small-town zip code in Meansville, Georgia (Pike County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 2,838 people live here, or 80 per square mile. The median resident is 43.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,571 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $299,000, 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. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $954 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.8 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and management. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 30256 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute41.8 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min22nd of 684 in GA
Government workers25.5%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%83rd of 704 in GA
Veterans11.4%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%89th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers15.8%
92nd
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%71st of 704 in GA
Homeownership rate81.2%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%204th of 693 in GA
Median age43.5
79th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6197th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1825.6%
79th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%158th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate11.3%
77th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%406th of 701 in GA
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%216th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477255th of 691 in GA
Median home value$299,000
44th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300182nd of 661 in GA
Housing vacancy6%
44th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%564th of 694 in GA
Median household income$73,571
41st
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353247th of 672 in GA
Median earnings per worker$45,352
41st
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066255th of 699 in GA
Poverty rate8.4%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%552nd of 694 in GA
Per capita income$34,596
33rd
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924288th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher21.8%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%346th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$954
18th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393346th of 628 in GA
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%468th of 704 in GA
Diversity index20.2
13th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9629th of 708 in GA
Population density80/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi403rd of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%553rd of 708 in GA
Population2,838
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407487th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers4.9%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%589th of 704 in GA
Rent-burdened renters19.6%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%619th of 678 in GA
Work from home1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%645th of 706 in GA
Broadband access71.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%632nd of 693 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%652nd of 704 in GA

Measure	30256	Pike	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Average commuteWeakness	41.8 min	35.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	98th	22nd of 684
Government workers	25.5%	19.1%	14.3%	14.5%	95th	83rd of 704
Veterans	11.4%	8.2%	7.2%	6.2%	93rd	89th of 708
Self-employed workers	15.8%	10.9%	10.1%	10%	92nd	71st of 704
Homeownership rateStrength	81.2%	84.6%	65.7%	65.2%	81st	204th of 693
Median age	43.5	39.9	37.6	38.9	79th	197th of 708
Residents under 18	25.6%	23.2%	23.2%	22%	79th	158th of 708
Uninsured rate	11.3%	13.3%	12.4%	8.4%	77th	406th of 701
Residents 65 and older	20%	15.8%	15%	17.2%	74th	216th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.421	0.477	0.483	66th	255th of 691
Median home value	$299,000	$305,600	$303,300	$332,700	44th	182nd of 661
Housing vacancy	6%	8.9%	10.3%	10.1%	44th	564th of 694
Median household income	$73,571	$86,719	$77,353	$80,734	41st	247th of 672
Median earnings per worker	$45,352	$49,187	$47,066	$49,666	41st	255th of 699
Poverty rate	8.4%	9.3%	13.4%	12.5%	34th	552nd of 694
Per capita income	$34,596	$35,851	$40,924	$44,673	33rd	288th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.8%	21.5%	34.9%	35.7%	25th	346th of 708
Median gross rent	$954	$993	$1,393	$1,413	18th	346th of 628
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	3.4%	5.1%	5.2%	18th	468th of 704
Diversity index	20.2	25	64.9	61.4	13th	629th of 708
Population density	80/sq mi	92/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	403rd of 708
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	1.7%	11.2%	14.1%	6th	553rd of 708
Population	2,838	19,903	10,940,407	334,922,499	5th	487th of 708
Healthcare workers	4.9%	7.9%	8.2%	9.7%	3rd	589th of 704
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	19.6%	43.6%	52.4%	51.1%	2nd	619th of 678
Work from home	1%	7.6%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	645th of 706
Broadband accessWeakness	71.8%	84.6%	91%	91%	1st	632nd of 693
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	4%	3.8%	1st	652nd 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

Under 5

23%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.5

Under 18

25.6%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black6%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.9%

Diversity index

20.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,046
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 70.8%
Married couples: 54.1%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 11.4%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

11%

Median household income

30256

$73,571

Pike Co.

$86,719

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,596

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30256

$299,000

Pike Co.

$305,600

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30256

$954

Pike Co.

$993

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,113
Owner-occupied: 81.2%
Vacant: 6%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 19.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.1%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

15%

20–29

25%

30–44

19%

45–59

13%

60+

22%

Average commute

41.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

17%

Construction and repair

16%

Management

15%

Sales

13%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Healthcare

Education

Production

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Police and fire

Food service

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Transportation and moving

0.1%

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

16%

Construction

15%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.2%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$45,352

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30256	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,833	$74,888
Service	$48,611	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,548	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,303	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,143	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

34%

Some college

17%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 83%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
Households with broadband: 71.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.3%
No internet access: 20%
Without health insurance: 11.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Meansville
State: Georgia
County: Pike County
Center point: 33.0075° N, 84.3099° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30256 spans 3 counties

Pike County71% of land
Upson County21% of land
Lamar County9% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Meansville1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 30256

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30285	The Rock, GA	3.3 mi	589	$84,732	$211,400
30295	Zebulon, GA	5.7 mi	5,567	$81,667	$279,200
30286	Thomaston, GA	8.8 mi	24,726	$55,087	$168,600
30258	Molena, GA	9.4 mi	2,611	$58,777	$262,500
30206	Concord, GA	11 mi	3,312	$88,205	$282,600
30204	Barnesville, GA	11 mi	13,616	$62,805	$188,900
31097	Yatesville, GA	12 mi	1,372	$64,214	$168,500
30257	Milner, GA	12 mi	4,588	$67,941	$245,100
30292	Williamson, GA	12 mi	6,384	$87,394	$327,100
30224	Griffin, GA	14 mi	28,414	$70,216	$239,100
30293	Woodbury, GA	17 mi	2,129	$59,365	$119,900
31016	Culloden, GA	18 mi	1,885	—	$184,800

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Questions about 30256

What city is zip code 30256?

30256 is assigned to Meansville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30256 in?

30256 is mostly in Pike County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 30256?

About 2,838 people live in 30256, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30256 in?

30256 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30256?

The median household income in 30256 is $73,571.

What zip codes are near 30256?

The closest zip codes to 30256 are 30285, 30295, 30286, 30258, 30206.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30256, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.