Zip code 30629: Comer, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30629
30629 is a small-town zip code in Comer, Georgia (Madison County), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 5,335 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 42.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $55,259 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $189,700, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $936 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.
How 30629 compares
- Government workers19.9%84thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%182nd of 704 in GA
- Poverty rate18.9%82ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%216th of 694 in GA
- Housing vacancy12.6%81stU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%326th of 694 in GA
- Average commute31.3 min80thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min194th of 684 in GA
- Uninsured rate11.6%78thU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%386th of 701 in GA
- 78thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%189th of 708 in GA
- Median age42.574thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6227th of 708 in GA
- Homeownership rate77.9%74thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%276th of 693 in GA
- Residents under 1824.3%69thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%236th of 708 in GA
- Healthcare workers10.3%62ndU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%191st of 704 in GA
- 60thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477307th of 691 in GA
- Veterans5.5%45thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%489th of 708 in GA
- 41stU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%334th of 678 in GA
- 39thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%259th of 708 in GA
- 27thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%516th of 704 in GA
- Work from home8.4%25thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%369th of 706 in GA
- Diversity index30.524thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9560th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$40,22922ndU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066411th of 699 in GA
- Median home value$189,70019thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300380th of 661 in GA
- 16thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393362nd of 628 in GA
- 16thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%432nd of 708 in GA
- Median household income$55,25914thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353448th of 672 in GA
- Per capita income$26,85311thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924535th of 708 in GA
- Population density72/sq mi10thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi420th of 708 in GA
- Population5,3359thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407392nd of 708 in GA
- 7thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%544th of 704 in GA
- Tech workers0.6%7thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%471st of 704 in GA
- Broadband access76.2%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%576th of 693 in GA
| Measure | 30629 | Madison | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 19.9% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 182nd of 704 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.9% | 17.2% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 216th of 694 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 326th of 694 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.3 min | 29.5 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 194th of 684 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.6% | 15.6% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 386th of 701 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15% | 17.2% | 189th of 708 | |
| Median age | 42.5 | 39.9 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 227th of 708 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.9% | 76.9% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 276th of 693 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.3% | 23.4% | 23.2% | 22% | 236th of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.3% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 191st of 704 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.446 | 0.416 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 307th of 691 | |
| Veterans | 5.5% | 5.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 489th of 708 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.5% | 53.9% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 334th of 678 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 21.1% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 259th of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.6% | 11.1% | 10.1% | 10% | 516th of 704 | |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 6.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 369th of 706 | |
| Diversity index | 30.5 | 37.8 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 560th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,229 | $43,504 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 411th of 699 | |
| Median home value | $189,700 | $219,700 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 380th of 661 | |
| Median gross rent | $936 | $972 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 362nd of 628 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.6% | 4.3% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 432nd of 708 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $55,259 | $61,963 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 448th of 672 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,853 | $29,716 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 535th of 708 | |
| Population density | 72/sq mi | 112/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 420th of 708 | |
| Population | 5,335 | 31,528 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 392nd of 708 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.2% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 544th of 704 | |
| Tech workers | 0.6% | 0.9% | 4% | 3.8% | 471st of 704 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 76.2% | 87.4% | 91% | 91% | 576th of 693 |
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
- White83%
- Black5%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,740
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 60.7%
- Married couples
- 48.4%
- Living alone
- 27.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.5%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,991
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Vacant
- 12.6%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 40.7%
- Home value to income
- 3.4× (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 | 30629 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,424 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,639 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $16,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,369 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $24,855 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.3%
- Households with broadband
- 76.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.9%
- No internet access
- 22.4%
- Without health insurance
- 11.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Comer
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Madison County
- Center point
- 34.0780° N, 83.1104° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30629 spans 2 counties
- Madison County71% of land
- Oglethorpe County29% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Comer4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30629
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30628 | Colbert, GA | 6.8 mi | $70,139 |
| 30624 | Bowman, GA | 8.2 mi | $51,988 |
| 30633 | Danielsville, GA | 11 mi | $61,901 |
| 30646 | Hull, GA | 11 mi | $67,308 |
| 30627 | Carlton, GA | 11 mi | $75,000 |
| 30647 | Ila, GA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 30683 | Winterville, GA | 12 mi | $88,198 |
| 30630 | Crawford, GA | 12 mi | $57,813 |
| 30634 | Dewy Rose, GA | 13 mi | $53,333 |
| 30662 | Royston, GA | 13 mi | $53,487 |
| 30639 | Franklin Springs, GA | 14 mi | — |
| 30601 | Athens, GA | 15 mi | $39,219 |
Zip codes like 30629 elsewhere
Questions about 30629
What city is zip code 30629?
30629 is assigned to Comer, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30629 in?
30629 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 30629?
About 5,335 people live in 30629, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30629 in?
30629 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30629?
The median household income in 30629 is $55,259.
What zip codes are near 30629?
The closest zip codes to 30629 are 30628, 30624, 30633, 30646, 30627.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30629, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.