Zip code 30660: Rayle, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30660
30660 is a rural zip code in Rayle, Georgia (Wilkes County), covering 100 sq mi of land. About 1,040 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 43 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $54,234 a year, 33% 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 $107,100, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $465 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 49.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 30660 compares
- Average commute49.4 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min6th of 684 in GA
- Housing vacancy31.7%98thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%43rd of 694 in GA
- Uninsured rate19.6%95thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%72nd of 701 in GA
- 95thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%53rd of 704 in GA
- Homeownership rate87.8%93rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%81st of 693 in GA
- Veterans8.8%83rdU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%189th of 708 in GA
- 77thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6211th of 708 in GA
- Government workers17.2%73rdU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%273rd of 704 in GA
- Poverty rate13.5%63rdU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%368th of 694 in GA
- 60thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%300th of 708 in GA
- 57thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%216th of 704 in GA
- Diversity index48.549thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9381st of 708 in GA
- 37thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%356th of 704 in GA
- 36thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%282nd of 708 in GA
- 34thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%253rd of 708 in GA
- 28thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477463rd of 691 in GA
- Residents under 1818.4%21stU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%535th of 708 in GA
- Per capita income$29,01616thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924462nd of 708 in GA
- Broadband access85.9%15thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%391st of 693 in GA
- Median household income$54,23413thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353460th of 672 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$33,0836thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066612th of 699 in GA
- Median home value$107,1003rdU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300552nd of 661 in GA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%616th of 678 in GA
- Population1,0401stU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407623rd of 708 in GA
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi677th of 708 in GA
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393620th of 628 in GA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%705th of 706 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%701st of 704 in GA
| Measure | 30660 | Wilkes | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 49.4 min | 32.6 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 6th of 684 | |
| Housing vacancy | 31.7% | 21.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 43rd of 694 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 19.6% | 15.3% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 72nd of 701 | |
| Self-employed workers | 17.2% | 11.3% | 10.1% | 10% | 53rd of 704 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 87.8% | 66.1% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 81st of 693 | |
| Veterans | 8.8% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 189th of 708 | |
| Median age | 43 | 46 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 211th of 708 | |
| Government workers | 17.2% | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 273rd of 704 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.5% | 17.8% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 368th of 694 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.9% | 24.2% | 15% | 17.2% | 300th of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.9% | 10.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 216th of 704 | |
| Diversity index | 48.5 | 57.6 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 381st of 708 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 356th of 704 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26% | 16.9% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 282nd of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6% | 3.8% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 253rd of 708 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.410 | 0.517 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 463rd of 691 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.4% | 20.2% | 23.2% | 22% | 535th of 708 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,016 | $32,364 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 462nd of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.9% | 67.1% | 91% | 91% | 391st of 693 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $54,234 | $52,043 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 460th of 672 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,083 | $35,665 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 612th of 699 | |
| Median home value | $107,100 | $122,700 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 552nd of 661 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 22% | 41.6% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 616th of 678 | |
| Population | 1,040 | 9,549 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 623rd of 708 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 20/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 677th of 708 | |
| Median gross rent | $465 | $786 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 620th of 628 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 2.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 705th of 706 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 4% | 3.8% | 701st 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
- White67%
- Black26%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 411
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 82.2%
- Married couples
- 68.4%
- Living alone
- 14.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.8%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 602
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Vacant
- 31.7%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 22%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22%
- Home value to income
- 2.0× (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 | 30660 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,494 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,732 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $13,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,875 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.6%
- Households with broadband
- 85.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.5%
- No internet access
- 9.2%
- Without health insurance
- 19.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Rayle
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Wilkes County
- Center point
- 33.7827° N, 82.9313° W
- Land area
- 100 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30660 spans 3 counties
- Wilkes County63% of land
- Oglethorpe County36% of land
- Taliaferro County1% of land
Zip codes near 30660
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30648 | Lexington, GA | 8.6 mi | $73,464 |
| 30673 | Washington, GA | 13 mi | $51,748 |
| 30669 | Union Point, GA | 13 mi | $65,852 |
| 30627 | Carlton, GA | 13 mi | $75,000 |
| 30667 | Stephens, GA | 14 mi | $49,063 |
| 30671 | Maxeys, GA · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 30630 | Crawford, GA | 15 mi | $57,813 |
| 30668 | Tignall, GA | 16 mi | $49,107 |
| 30631 | Crawfordville, GA | 16 mi | $52,232 |
| 30664 | Sharon, GA | 17 mi | — |
| 30619 | Arnoldsville, GA | 19 mi | $78,250 |
| 30665 | Siloam, GA | 19 mi | — |
Questions about 30660
What city is zip code 30660?
30660 is assigned to Rayle, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30660 in?
30660 is mostly in Wilkes County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 30660?
About 1,040 people live in 30660, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30660 in?
30660 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30660?
The median household income in 30660 is $54,234.
What zip codes are near 30660?
The closest zip codes to 30660 are 30648, 30673, 30669, 30627, 30667.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30660, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.