Zip code 30477: Wadley, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30477?

30477 is assigned to Wadley, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30477 in?

30477 is in Jefferson County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 30477?

About 2,697 people live in 30477, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30477?

The median household income in 30477 is $46,161.

Q: What zip codes are near 30477?

The closest zip codes to 30477 are 30413, 30441, 30434, 31049, 31018.

Residential delivery areaJefferson CountyEastern Time

Population

2,697

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$75K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$682/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

73 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

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

About 30477

30477 is a rural zip code in Wadley, Georgia (Jefferson County), covering 73 sq mi of land. About 2,697 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 45.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,161 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $74,900, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $682 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.7 minutes each way, and 4% 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 30477 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy22.1%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%121st of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate16%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%172nd of 701 in GA
Median age45.8
88th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6142nd of 708 in GA
Poverty rate21.2%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%162nd of 694 in GA
Residents 65 and older23%
87th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%137th of 708 in GA
Average commute32.7 min
86th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min146th of 684 in GA
Government workers19.6%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%191st of 704 in GA
Healthcare workers11%
71st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%151st of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.458
68th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477246th of 691 in GA
Homeownership rate71%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%396th of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents11.1%
54th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%128th of 708 in GA
Diversity index50
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9337th of 708 in GA
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%488th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate4.5%
43rd
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%327th of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers7.4%
24th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%527th of 704 in GA
Residents under 1818.1%
19th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%540th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$37,157
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066494th of 699 in GA
Per capita income$26,855
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924534th of 708 in GA
Median household income$46,161
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353582nd of 672 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher13.1%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%555th of 708 in GA
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi522nd of 708 in GA
Work from home4%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%555th of 706 in GA
Rent-burdened renters31.1%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%556th of 678 in GA
Population2,697
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407496th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$682
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393573rd of 628 in GA
Broadband access74.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%607th of 693 in GA
Median home value$74,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300640th of 661 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%622nd of 704 in GA

Measure	30477	Jefferson	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Housing vacancy	22.1%	19.8%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	121st of 694
Uninsured rateWeakness	16%	17%	12.4%	8.4%	90th	172nd of 701
Median age	45.8	40.9	37.6	38.9	88th	142nd of 708
Poverty rateWeakness	21.2%	16.9%	13.4%	12.5%	87th	162nd of 694
Residents 65 and older	23%	18.7%	15%	17.2%	87th	137th of 708
Average commuteWeakness	32.7 min	28.2 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	86th	146th of 684
Government workers	19.6%	17.7%	14.3%	14.5%	83rd	191st of 704
Healthcare workers	11%	7.5%	8.2%	9.7%	71st	151st of 704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.458	0.451	0.477	0.483	68th	246th of 691
Homeownership rate	71%	68.1%	65.7%	65.2%	56th	396th of 693
Foreign-born residents	11.1%	3.5%	11.2%	14.1%	54th	128th of 708
Diversity index	50	55.2	64.9	61.4	52nd	337th of 708
Veterans	5.5%	7.4%	7.2%	6.2%	45th	488th of 708
Unemployment rate	4.5%	5.8%	5.1%	5.2%	43rd	327th of 704
Self-employed workers	7.4%	9%	10.1%	10%	24th	527th of 704
Residents under 18	18.1%	22.6%	23.2%	22%	19th	540th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,157	$35,096	$47,066	$49,666	14th	494th of 699
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,855	$27,127	$40,924	$44,673	11th	534th of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,161	$53,014	$77,353	$80,734	6th	582nd of 672
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.1%	13.5%	34.9%	35.7%	6th	555th of 708
Population density	37/sq mi	29/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	522nd of 708
Work from home	4%	3%	15.9%	15.1%	5th	555th of 706
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.1%	33.7%	52.4%	51.1%	5th	556th of 678
Population	2,697	15,341	10,940,407	334,922,499	4th	496th of 708
Median gross rent	$682	$731	$1,393	$1,413	2nd	573rd of 628
Broadband accessWeakness	74.2%	83.7%	91%	91%	2nd	607th of 693
Median home value	$74,900	$105,400	$303,300	$332,700	1st	640th of 661
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	4%	3.8%	1st	622nd 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

5–17

13%

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

17%

45–54

12%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.8

Under 18

18.1%

65 and over

23%

Race and ethnicity

White18%
Black67%
Hispanic14%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.1%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,073
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.6%
Married couples: 35.4%
Living alone: 34.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30477

$46,161

Jefferson Co.

$53,014

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,855

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.458

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30477

$74,900

Jefferson Co.

$105,400

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30477

$682

Jefferson Co.

$731

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,377
Owner-occupied: 71%
Vacant: 22.1%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.3%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

0.6%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

17%

20–29

16%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

19%

Average commute

32.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

26%

Construction and repair

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

11%

Office and admin

Management

Sales

Food service

Police and fire

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Business and finance

0.6%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

10%

Construction

Public administration

Education

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,157

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30477	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,536	$74,888
Service	$36,023	$26,804
Sales and office	$49,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,423	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,895	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

43%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Households with broadband: 74.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.1%
No internet access: 20.4%
Without health insurance: 16%
Limited-English households: 3.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Wadley
State: Georgia
County: Jefferson County
Center point: 32.8625° N, 82.4008° W
Land area: 73 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Wadley6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 30477

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30413	Bartow, GA	6.7 mi	1,362	$68,558	$122,300
30441	Midville, GA	10 mi	1,910	$41,220	$87,700
30434	Louisville, GA	11 mi	4,883	$51,323	$96,400
31049	Kite, GA	15 mi	1,557	$76,429	$90,700
31018	Davisboro, GA	15 mi	2,827	$48,024	—
31035	Harrison, GA	18 mi	1,258	$41,563	$78,900
30401	Swainsboro, GA	18 mi	14,032	$53,071	$94,600
30811	Gough, GA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
31096	Wrightsville, GA	20 mi	7,145	$46,282	$91,300
30803	Avera, GA	21 mi	980	$58,854	$102,500
30425	Garfield, GA	22 mi	1,408	$73,889	$209,700
30833	Wrens, GA	23 mi	3,955	$44,139	$130,500

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Questions about 30477

What city is zip code 30477?

30477 is assigned to Wadley, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30477 in?

30477 is in Jefferson County, Georgia.

What is the population of 30477?

About 2,697 people live in 30477, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30477 in?

30477 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30477?

The median household income in 30477 is $46,161.

What zip codes are near 30477?

The closest zip codes to 30477 are 30413, 30441, 30434, 31049, 31018.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30477, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.