Zip code 30442: Millen, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30442?

30442 is assigned to Millen, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30442 in?

30442 is mostly in Jenkins County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 30442?

About 8,550 people live in 30442, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30442?

The median household income in 30442 is $43,624.

Q: What zip codes are near 30442?

The closest zip codes to 30442 are 30822, 30425, 30455, 30456, 30441.

Residential delivery areaJenkins CountyEastern Time

Population

8,550

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$92K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$604/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

353 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

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

About 30442

30442 is a rural zip code in Millen, Georgia (Jenkins County), covering 353 sq mi of land. About 8,550 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 41.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,624 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $92,100, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $604 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 30442 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy27.3%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%66th of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate17.1%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%133rd of 701 in GA
Government workers22.4%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%133rd of 704 in GA
Poverty rate23.1%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%127th of 694 in GA
Self-employed workers14.3%
88th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%97th of 704 in GA
Homeownership rate81%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%208th of 693 in GA
Residents 65 and older21.1%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%179th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.472
77th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477196th of 691 in GA
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%296th of 708 in GA
Median age41.4
68th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6272nd of 708 in GA
Tech workers4%
68th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%128th of 704 in GA
Diversity index57.7
67th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9187th of 708 in GA
Average commute28.4 min
65th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min305th of 684 in GA
Unemployment rate3.9%
32nd
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%374th of 704 in GA
Work from home9.4%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%334th of 706 in GA
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%410th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%544th of 708 in GA
Population8,550
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407326th of 708 in GA
Median household income$43,624
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353607th of 672 in GA
Per capita income$21,917
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924640th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$31,422
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066632nd of 699 in GA
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi583rd of 708 in GA
Median home value$92,100
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300593rd of 661 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher8.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%648th of 708 in GA
Broadband access75.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%581st of 693 in GA
Rent-burdened renters18.9%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%624th of 678 in GA
Median gross rent$604
1st
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393606th of 628 in GA
Healthcare workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%639th of 704 in GA

Measure	30442	Jenkins	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Housing vacancy	27.3%	26.7%	10.3%	10.1%	97th	66th of 694
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.1%	14.6%	12.4%	8.4%	92nd	133rd of 701
Government workers	22.4%	24.2%	14.3%	14.5%	91st	133rd of 704
Poverty rateWeakness	23.1%	22.9%	13.4%	12.5%	90th	127th of 694
Self-employed workers	14.3%	15%	10.1%	10%	88th	97th of 704
Homeownership rateStrength	81%	82.2%	65.7%	65.2%	81st	208th of 693
Residents 65 and older	21.1%	21.2%	15%	17.2%	79th	179th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.472	0.467	0.477	0.483	77th	196th of 691
Veterans	7.4%	7.6%	7.2%	6.2%	71st	296th of 708
Median age	41.4	41.8	37.6	38.9	68th	272nd of 708
Tech workers	4%	4%	4%	3.8%	68th	128th of 704
Diversity index	57.7	57.5	64.9	61.4	67th	187th of 708
Average commute	28.4 min	29.8 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	65th	305th of 684
Unemployment rate	3.9%	3.9%	5.1%	5.2%	32nd	374th of 704
Work from home	9.4%	10.1%	15.9%	15.1%	31st	334th of 706
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	2.9%	11.2%	14.1%	18th	410th of 708
Residents under 18	17.9%	17.2%	23.2%	22%	18th	544th of 708
Population	8,550	8,711	10,940,407	334,922,499	13th	326th of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,624	$44,389	$77,353	$80,734	5th	607th of 672
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,917	$22,748	$40,924	$44,673	4th	640th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,422	$32,041	$47,066	$49,666	4th	632nd of 699
Population density	24/sq mi	25/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	583rd of 708
Median home value	$92,100	$92,900	$303,300	$332,700	2nd	593rd of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.7%	10.3%	34.9%	35.7%	2nd	648th of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	75.8%	77.4%	91%	91%	2nd	581st of 693
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.9%	19.9%	52.4%	51.1%	2nd	624th of 678
Median gross rent	$604	$535	$1,393	$1,413	1st	606th of 628
Healthcare workers	3.4%	3.7%	8.2%	9.7%	1st	639th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

17%

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.4

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

21.1%

Race and ethnicity

White51%
Black39%
Hispanic9%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.9%

Diversity index

57.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,108
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63.2%
Married couples: 45.4%
Living alone: 29.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30442

$43,624

Jenkins Co.

$44,389

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,917

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.472

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30442

$92,100

Jenkins Co.

$92,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30442

$604

Jenkins Co.

$535

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,273
Owner-occupied: 81%
Vacant: 27.3%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.4%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

25%

20–29

30–44

14%

45–59

10%

60+

16%

Average commute

28.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

17%

Sales

12%

Production

11%

Management

11%

Education

10%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Computer and math

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

0.4%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Education

13%

Retail

10%

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$31,422

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30442	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,152	$74,888
Service	$30,354	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,170	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$23,990	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,209	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

43%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 75.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.8%
No internet access: 19.6%
Without health insurance: 17.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Millen
State: Georgia
County: Jenkins County
Center point: 32.8162° N, 81.9698° W
Land area: 353 sq mi
Water area: 5.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30442 spans 3 counties

Jenkins County89% of land
Burke County11% of land
Screven County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Millen1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 30442

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30822	Perkins, GA	7.3 mi	0	—	—
30425	Garfield, GA	12 mi	1,408	$73,889	$209,700
30455	Rocky Ford, GA	12 mi	835	$39,076	$107,400
30456	Sardis, GA	15 mi	1,745	$53,014	$87,600
30441	Midville, GA	16 mi	1,910	$41,220	$87,700
30450	Portal, GA	18 mi	2,632	$60,900	$153,100
30830	Waynesboro, GA	19 mi	15,313	$53,385	$172,800
30467	Sylvania, GA	22 mi	11,474	$46,909	$126,700
30424	Dover, GA · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
30471	Twin City, GA	23 mi	4,718	$42,236	$75,800
30811	Gough, GA · PO box	24 mi	—	—	—
30426	Girard, GA	25 mi	703	$83,908	—

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Questions about 30442

What city is zip code 30442?

30442 is assigned to Millen, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30442 in?

30442 is mostly in Jenkins County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 30442?

About 8,550 people live in 30442, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30442 in?

30442 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30442?

The median household income in 30442 is $43,624.

What zip codes are near 30442?

The closest zip codes to 30442 are 30822, 30425, 30455, 30456, 30441.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30442, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.