Zip code 30747: Summerville, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30747?

30747 is assigned to Summerville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30747 in?

30747 is mostly in Chattooga County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 30747?

About 14,435 people live in 30747, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30747?

The median household income in 30747 is $51,356.

Q: What zip codes are near 30747?

The closest zip codes to 30747 are 30753, 30105, 30731, 30730, 30129.

Residential delivery areaChattooga CountyEastern Time

Population

14,435

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$124K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$769/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

193 sq mi

75 people/sq mi

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

About 30747

30747 is a small-town zip code in Summerville, Georgia (Chattooga County), covering 193 sq mi of land. About 14,435 people live here, or 75 per square mile. The median resident is 44.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,356 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $124,200, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $769 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 30747 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%146th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy15.2%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%248th of 694 in GA
Poverty rate19.2%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%208th of 694 in GA
Median age44.2
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6175th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate12%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%359th of 701 in GA
Residents 65 and older20.9%
78th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%186th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters56.6%
72nd
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%191st of 678 in GA
Average commute29.2 min
70th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min273rd of 684 in GA
Self-employed workers10.9%
68th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%258th of 704 in GA
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%181st of 704 in GA
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%386th of 704 in GA
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%272nd of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.440
54th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477330th of 691 in GA
Homeownership rate64.8%
41st
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%496th of 693 in GA
Residents under 1819.4%
27th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%493rd of 708 in GA
Population14,435
22nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407254th of 708 in GA
Diversity index26.9
20th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9584th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$27,789
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924503rd of 708 in GA
Broadband access84.2%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%438th of 693 in GA
Population density75/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi414th of 708 in GA
Median household income$51,356
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353517th of 672 in GA
Median earnings per worker$35,590
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066560th of 699 in GA
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%518th of 708 in GA
Median home value$124,200
6th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300504th of 661 in GA
Median gross rent$769
5th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393514th of 628 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher12.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%573rd of 708 in GA
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%542nd of 706 in GA
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%501st of 704 in GA

Measure	30747	Chattooga	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Veterans	9.5%	8.3%	7.2%	6.2%	87th	146th of 708
Housing vacancy	15.2%	15.9%	10.3%	10.1%	87th	248th of 694
Poverty rateWeakness	19.2%	21.2%	13.4%	12.5%	83rd	208th of 694
Median age	44.2	41.1	37.6	38.9	82nd	175th of 708
Uninsured rateWeakness	12%	13.1%	12.4%	8.4%	80th	359th of 701
Residents 65 and older	20.9%	18.7%	15%	17.2%	78th	186th of 708
Rent-burdened renters	56.6%	51.9%	52.4%	51.1%	72nd	191st of 678
Average commute	29.2 min	28.1 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	70th	273rd of 684
Self-employed workers	10.9%	9.6%	10.1%	10%	68th	258th of 704
Healthcare workers	10.4%	10.5%	8.2%	9.7%	64th	181st of 704
Government workers	14.6%	13.7%	14.3%	14.5%	57th	386th of 704
Unemployment rate	5.1%	5.4%	5.1%	5.2%	54th	272nd of 704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.440	0.430	0.477	0.483	54th	330th of 691
Homeownership rate	64.8%	66.8%	65.7%	65.2%	41st	496th of 693
Residents under 18	19.4%	22%	23.2%	22%	27th	493rd of 708
Population	14,435	25,036	10,940,407	334,922,499	22nd	254th of 708
Diversity index	26.9	33	64.9	61.4	20th	584th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,789	$24,268	$40,924	$44,673	13th	503rd of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	84.2%	85.2%	91%	91%	11th	438th of 693
Population density	75/sq mi	80/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	414th of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,356	$50,285	$77,353	$80,734	10th	517th of 672
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,590	$35,481	$47,066	$49,666	10th	560th of 699
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	3.5%	11.2%	14.1%	8th	518th of 708
Median home value	$124,200	$115,600	$303,300	$332,700	6th	504th of 661
Median gross rent	$769	$790	$1,393	$1,413	5th	514th of 628
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.5%	12%	34.9%	35.7%	5th	573rd of 708
Work from home	4.3%	3.9%	15.9%	15.1%	5th	542nd of 706
Tech workers	0.3%	0.5%	4%	3.8%	4th	501st 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

14%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

14%

45–54

15%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.2

Under 18

19.4%

65 and over

20.9%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black8%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

26.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 5,992
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59.4%
Married couples: 37.2%
Living alone: 35.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30747

$51,356

Chattooga Co.

$50,285

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,789

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.440

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30747

$124,200

Chattooga Co.

$115,600

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30747

$769

Chattooga Co.

$790

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 7,063
Owner-occupied: 64.8%
Vacant: 15.2%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.9%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

25%

20–29

18%

30–44

24%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

29.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

16%

Transportation and moving

12%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

10%

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Management

Business and finance

Police and fire

Food service

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.3%

Legal and social services

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

Public administration

Construction

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$35,590

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30747	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,010	$74,888
Service	$25,298	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,179	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,989	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,297	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

35%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 84.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.3%
No internet access: 11.3%
Without health insurance: 12%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Summerville
State: Georgia
County: Chattooga County
Center point: 34.5041° N, 85.2928° W
Land area: 193 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30747 spans 2 counties

Chattooga County91% of land
Walker County9% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Summerville2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 30747

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30753	Trion, GA	5.4 mi	8,177	$51,204	$102,500
30105	Armuchee, GA	8.5 mi	2,187	$99,375	$328,700
30731	Menlo, GA	11 mi	2,479	$51,473	$149,100
30730	Lyerly, GA	12 mi	2,381	$47,760	$127,800
30129	Coosa, GA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
30163	Rome, GA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
30164	Rome, GA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
30172	Shannon, GA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
30165	Rome, GA	13 mi	43,001	$68,089	$229,500
30728	La Fayette, GA	13 mi	18,790	$55,455	$152,200
30149	Mount Berry, GA	14 mi	1,781	—	—
30733	Plainville, GA	15 mi	2,509	$57,569	$168,700

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Questions about 30747

What city is zip code 30747?

30747 is assigned to Summerville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30747 in?

30747 is mostly in Chattooga County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 30747?

About 14,435 people live in 30747, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30747 in?

30747 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30747?

The median household income in 30747 is $51,356.

What zip codes are near 30747?

The closest zip codes to 30747 are 30753, 30105, 30731, 30730, 30129.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30747, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.