Zip code 30439: Metter, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30439?

30439 is assigned to Metter, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30439 in?

30439 is mostly in Candler County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 30439?

About 10,240 people live in 30439, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30439?

The median household income in 30439 is $52,071.

Q: What zip codes are near 30439?

The closest zip codes to 30439 are 30451, 30420, 30464, 30471, 30452.

Residential delivery areaCandler CountyEastern Time

Population

10,240

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$158K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$702/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

207 sq mi

49 people/sq mi

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

About 30439

30439 is a rural zip code in Metter, Georgia (Candler County), covering 207 sq mi of land. About 10,240 people live here, or 49 per square mile. The median resident is 40.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,071 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $158,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $702 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.6 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 30439 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers24.3%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%95th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate16.2%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%162nd of 701 in GA
Poverty rate16.1%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%299th of 694 in GA
Housing vacancy10.4%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%392nd of 694 in GA
Diversity index59
70th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9158th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1824.2%
68th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%240th of 708 in GA
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%363rd of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older17.9%
60th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%295th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers10.1%
60th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%199th of 704 in GA
Median age40.2
59th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6336th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477320th of 691 in GA
Homeownership rate61.7%
35th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%531st of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents5.9%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%254th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%496th of 704 in GA
Average commute22.6 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min562nd of 684 in GA
Population10,240
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407298th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%459th of 708 in GA
Broadband access85.2%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%415th of 693 in GA
Median household income$52,071
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353502nd of 672 in GA
Median home value$158,100
11th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300437th of 661 in GA
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%439th of 704 in GA
Per capita income$25,732
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924567th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%523rd of 704 in GA
Population density49/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi479th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$32,511
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066616th of 699 in GA
Rent-burdened renters27.2%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%589th of 678 in GA
Median gross rent$702
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393559th of 628 in GA
Work from home3.2%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%572nd of 706 in GA

Measure	30439	Candler	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Government workers	24.3%	23.7%	14.3%	14.5%	94th	95th of 704
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.2%	15.1%	12.4%	8.4%	90th	162nd of 701
Poverty rate	16.1%	16.3%	13.4%	12.5%	73rd	299th of 694
Housing vacancy	10.4%	11%	10.3%	10.1%	73rd	392nd of 694
Diversity index	59	58.9	64.9	61.4	70th	158th of 708
Residents under 18	24.2%	24.8%	23.2%	22%	68th	240th of 708
Veterans	6.8%	6.4%	7.2%	6.2%	63rd	363rd of 708
Residents 65 and older	17.9%	19.1%	15%	17.2%	60th	295th of 708
Healthcare workers	10.1%	10.7%	8.2%	9.7%	60th	199th of 704
Median age	40.2	40.4	37.6	38.9	59th	336th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.442	0.477	0.483	57th	320th of 691
Homeownership rate	61.7%	62%	65.7%	65.2%	35th	531st of 693
Foreign-born residents	5.9%	5.8%	11.2%	14.1%	33rd	254th of 708
Self-employed workers	7.9%	8.6%	10.1%	10%	31st	496th of 704
Average commute	22.6 min	23.4 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	27th	562nd of 684
Population	10,240	11,043	10,940,407	334,922,499	16th	298th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.6%	16%	34.9%	35.7%	13th	459th of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	85.2%	83.1%	91%	91%	13th	415th of 693
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,071	$49,581	$77,353	$80,734	11th	502nd of 672
Median home value	$158,100	$159,200	$303,300	$332,700	11th	437th of 661
Tech workers	0.8%	0.8%	4%	3.8%	10th	439th of 704
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,732	$25,409	$40,924	$44,673	9th	567th of 708
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	2.5%	5.1%	5.2%	9th	523rd of 704
Population density	49/sq mi	45/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	479th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,511	$32,880	$47,066	$49,666	5th	616th of 699
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	27.2%	30.2%	52.4%	51.1%	4th	589th of 678
Median gross rent	$702	$715	$1,393	$1,413	3rd	559th of 628
Work from home	3.2%	3.1%	15.9%	15.1%	3rd	572nd of 706

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

20%

5–17

10%

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

14%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.2

Under 18

24.2%

65 and over

17.9%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black21%
Hispanic14%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 3,836
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 63.7%
Married couples: 49.4%
Living alone: 33.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30439

$52,071

Candler Co.

$49,581

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,732

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30439

$158,100

Candler Co.

$159,200

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30439

$702

Candler Co.

$715

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.9%

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 4,280
Owner-occupied: 61.7%
Vacant: 10.4%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 27.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.9%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

26%

20–29

19%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

14%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

Management

Production

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Food service

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Computer and math

0.8%

Legal and social services

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Education

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$32,511

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30439	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,138	$74,888
Service	$20,227	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,138	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,935	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,870	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

33%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 8%
Households with broadband: 85.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.5%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 16.2%
Limited-English households: 2.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Metter
State: Georgia
County: Candler County
Center point: 32.4167° N, 82.0704° W
Land area: 207 sq mi
Water area: 4.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30439 spans 2 counties

Candler County97% of land
Emanuel County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Metter4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 30439

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30451	Pulaski, GA	6.9 mi	35	$49,063	—
30420	Cobbtown, GA	8.4 mi	1,890	$40,563	$128,300
30464	Stillmore, GA	9.1 mi	152	—	—
30471	Twin City, GA	11 mi	4,718	$42,236	$75,800
30452	Register, GA	13 mi	1,161	$61,389	$215,400
30450	Portal, GA	13 mi	2,632	$60,900	$153,100
30458	Statesboro, GA	14 mi	49,717	$52,038	$231,300
30421	Collins, GA	16 mi	3,280	$57,338	$103,200
30460	Statesboro, GA	17 mi	0	—	—
30459	Statesboro, GA · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
30448	Nunez, GA	18 mi	21	$29,167	—
30438	Manassas, GA · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 30439

What city is zip code 30439?

30439 is assigned to Metter, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30439 in?

30439 is mostly in Candler County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 30439?

About 10,240 people live in 30439, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30439 in?

30439 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30439?

The median household income in 30439 is $52,071.

What zip codes are near 30439?

The closest zip codes to 30439 are 30451, 30420, 30464, 30471, 30452.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30439, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.