Zip code 30434: Louisville, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30434
30434 is a rural zip code in Louisville, Georgia (Jefferson County), covering 204 sq mi of land. About 4,883 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 42.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $51,323 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $96,400, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $724 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.
How 30434 compares
- Housing vacancy23.3%95thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%102nd of 694 in GA
- Veterans11.6%94thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%83rd of 708 in GA
- Uninsured rate17.6%92ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%118th of 701 in GA
- 87thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%105th of 704 in GA
- Government workers20.8%86thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%161st of 704 in GA
- 79thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477179th of 691 in GA
- Average commute30.2 min75thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min228th of 684 in GA
- Median age42.172ndU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6238th of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate13.5%63rdU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%366th of 694 in GA
- Homeownership rate68.9%51stU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%434th of 693 in GA
- 45thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%401st of 708 in GA
- Diversity index45.644thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9425th of 708 in GA
- Residents under 1821.2%42ndU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%419th of 708 in GA
- 24thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%407th of 704 in GA
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%406th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access85.8%14thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%394th of 693 in GA
- Per capita income$27,03412thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924533rd of 708 in GA
- Median household income$51,32310thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353518th of 672 in GA
- 10thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%505th of 708 in GA
- Population4,8838thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407405th of 708 in GA
- 5thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%574th of 678 in GA
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%504th of 704 in GA
- Population density24/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi586th of 708 in GA
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393546th of 628 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$29,9073rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066647th of 699 in GA
- Median home value$96,4002ndU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300581st of 661 in GA
- Work from home1.8%1stU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%623rd of 706 in GA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%660th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 30434 | Jefferson | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 23.3% | 19.8% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 102nd of 694 | |
| Veterans | 11.6% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 83rd of 708 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 17.6% | 17% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 118th of 701 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.1% | 9% | 10.1% | 10% | 105th of 704 | |
| Government workers | 20.8% | 17.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 161st of 704 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.476 | 0.451 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 179th of 691 | |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 28.2 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 228th of 684 | |
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.9 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 238th of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.5% | 16.9% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 366th of 694 | |
| Homeownership rate | 68.9% | 68.1% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 434th of 693 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.9% | 18.7% | 15% | 17.2% | 401st of 708 | |
| Diversity index | 45.6 | 55.2 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 425th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.2% | 22.6% | 23.2% | 22% | 419th of 708 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 407th of 704 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.9% | 13.5% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 406th of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.8% | 83.7% | 91% | 91% | 394th of 693 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,034 | $27,127 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 533rd of 708 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $51,323 | $53,014 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 518th of 672 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.6% | 3.5% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 505th of 708 | |
| Population | 4,883 | 15,341 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 405th of 708 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 29.8% | 33.7% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 574th of 678 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 504th of 704 | |
| Population density | 24/sq mi | 29/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 586th of 708 | |
| Median gross rent | $724 | $731 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 546th of 628 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $29,907 | $35,096 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 647th of 699 | |
| Median home value | $96,400 | $105,400 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 581st of 661 | |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 623rd of 706 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.1% | 7.5% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 660th 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
- White26%
- Black69%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,731
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 78.9%
- Married couples
- 36.6%
- Living alone
- 20%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.6%
- 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
- 2,257
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Vacant
- 23.3%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 29.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23.9%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (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 | 30434 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $41,025 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,509 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $23,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,905 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.4%
- Households with broadband
- 85.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.6%
- No internet access
- 12.8%
- Without health insurance
- 17.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Louisville
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Jefferson County
- Center point
- 33.0246° N, 82.3663° W
- Land area
- 204 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30434 spans 2 counties
- Jefferson County82% of land
- Burke County18% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Louisville2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30434
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30811 | Gough, GA · PO box | 9.3 mi | — |
| 30477 | Wadley, GA | 11 mi | $46,161 |
| 30833 | Wrens, GA | 12 mi | $44,139 |
| 30413 | Bartow, GA | 13 mi | $68,558 |
| 30803 | Avera, GA | 13 mi | $58,854 |
| 30816 | Keysville, GA | 15 mi | $44,559 |
| 30823 | Stapleton, GA | 15 mi | $61,607 |
| 31018 | Davisboro, GA | 15 mi | $48,024 |
| 30441 | Midville, GA | 16 mi | $41,220 |
| 30818 | Matthews, GA | 17 mi | $54,784 |
| 30810 | Gibson, GA | 19 mi | $54,429 |
| 30805 | Blythe, GA | 20 mi | $52,676 |
Zip codes like 30434 elsewhere
Questions about 30434
What city is zip code 30434?
30434 is assigned to Louisville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30434 in?
30434 is mostly in Jefferson County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 30434?
About 4,883 people live in 30434, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30434 in?
30434 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30434?
The median household income in 30434 is $51,323.
What zip codes are near 30434?
The closest zip codes to 30434 are 30811, 30477, 30833, 30413, 30803.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30434, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.