Zip code 30802: Appling, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30802?

30802 is assigned to Appling, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30802 in?

30802 is mostly in Columbia County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 30802?

About 6,582 people live in 30802, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30802?

The median household income in 30802 is $85,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 30802?

The closest zip codes to 30802 are 30917, 30809, 30813, 29821, 30814.

Residential delivery areaColumbia CountyEastern Time

Population

6,582

Median household income

$86K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$322K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$913/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

132 sq mi

50 people/sq mi

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

About 30802

30802 is a rural zip code in Appling, Georgia (Columbia County), covering 132 sq mi of land. About 6,582 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 49.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $85,625 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $322,000, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $913 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 30802 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age49.1
94th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.696th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate87%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%88th of 693 in GA
Residents 65 and older25%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%94th of 708 in GA
Veterans10.4%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%114th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy16.7%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%217th of 694 in GA
Healthcare workers12.6%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%95th of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.493
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477121st of 691 in GA
Average commute31.3 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min191st of 684 in GA
Government workers17.9%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%243rd of 704 in GA
Median earnings per worker$52,640
63rd
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066119th of 699 in GA
Per capita income$42,950
58th
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924127th of 708 in GA
Median household income$85,625
57th
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353149th of 672 in GA
Poverty rate12%
56th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%419th of 694 in GA
Median home value$322,000
48th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300145th of 661 in GA
Residents under 1821.8%
47th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%391st of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate5.7%
40th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%642nd of 701 in GA
Diversity index39.7
35th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9490th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher25.1%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%294th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters46.2%
33rd
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%372nd of 678 in GA
Work from home8.7%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%356th of 706 in GA
Median gross rent$913
14th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393384th of 628 in GA
Self-employed workers6.4%
13th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%572nd of 704 in GA
Population6,582
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407365th of 708 in GA
Broadband access84.4%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%437th of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%529th of 708 in GA
Population density50/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi477th of 708 in GA
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%464th of 704 in GA
Unemployment rate1.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%620th of 704 in GA

Measure	30802	Columbia	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Median age	49.1	37.9	37.6	38.9	94th	96th of 708
Homeownership rateStrength	87%	78.1%	65.7%	65.2%	92nd	88th of 693
Residents 65 and older	25%	15.1%	15%	17.2%	92nd	94th of 708
Veterans	10.4%	14%	7.2%	6.2%	91st	114th of 708
Housing vacancy	16.7%	10.6%	10.3%	10.1%	89th	217th of 694
Healthcare workers	12.6%	10.9%	8.2%	9.7%	86th	95th of 704
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.493	0.409	0.477	0.483	86th	121st of 691
Average commuteWeakness	31.3 min	24.9 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	80th	191st of 684
Government workers	17.9%	22.2%	14.3%	14.5%	76th	243rd of 704
Median earnings per worker	$52,640	$52,580	$47,066	$49,666	63rd	119th of 699
Per capita income	$42,950	$43,717	$40,924	$44,673	58th	127th of 708
Median household income	$85,625	$95,592	$77,353	$80,734	57th	149th of 672
Poverty rate	12%	7.5%	13.4%	12.5%	56th	419th of 694
Median home value	$322,000	$305,300	$303,300	$332,700	48th	145th of 661
Residents under 18	21.8%	24.8%	23.2%	22%	47th	391st of 708
Uninsured rate	5.7%	9.3%	12.4%	8.4%	40th	642nd of 701
Diversity index	39.7	55.5	64.9	61.4	35th	490th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.1%	38.5%	34.9%	35.7%	34th	294th of 708
Rent-burdened renters	46.2%	49.7%	52.4%	51.1%	33rd	372nd of 678
Work from home	8.7%	11%	15.9%	15.1%	26th	356th of 706
Median gross rent	$913	$1,409	$1,393	$1,413	14th	384th of 628
Self-employed workers	6.4%	9.1%	10.1%	10%	13th	572nd of 704
Population	6,582	162,434	10,940,407	334,922,499	11th	365th of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	84.4%	91.6%	91%	91%	11th	437th of 693
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	7.3%	11.2%	14.1%	8th	529th of 708
Population density	50/sq mi	560/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	477th of 708
Tech workers	0.6%	4.8%	4%	3.8%	7th	464th of 704
Unemployment rateStrength	1.1%	4.8%	5.1%	5.2%	2nd	620th 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

18%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

18%

45–54

13%

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

49.1

Under 18

21.8%

65 and over

25%

Race and ethnicity

White75%
Black18%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

39.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

0.8%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 2,262
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 72.1%
Married couples: 59.8%
Living alone: 22.7%
Veterans (of adults): 10.4%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

17%

Median household income

30802

$85,625

Columbia Co.

$95,592

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,950

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

24.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.493

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30802

$322,000

Columbia Co.

$305,300

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30802

$913

Columbia Co.

$1,409

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

0.6%

Housing units: 2,717
Owner-occupied: 87%
Vacant: 16.7%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 6.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.8%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

25%

30–44

28%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

31.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Office and admin

10%

Management

10%

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Production

Engineering and science

Food service

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Computer and math

0.6%

Police and fire

0.6%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

13%

Manufacturing

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Education

10%

Other services

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$52,640

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30802	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$81,239	$74,888
Service	$12,203	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,054	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$65,379	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,981	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

27%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 91.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.8%
Households with broadband: 84.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.6%
No internet access: 12.3%
Without health insurance: 5.7%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Appling
State: Georgia
County: Columbia County
Center point: 33.6014° N, 82.2999° W
Land area: 132 sq mi
Water area: 15 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30802 spans 2 counties

Columbia County98% of land
McDuffie County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Appling (unincorporated)7% of zip

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

Zip codes near 30802

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30917	Augusta, GA · PO box	6.3 mi	—	—	—
30809	Evans, GA	8 mi	54,743	$125,272	$367,900
30813	Grovetown, GA	10 mi	52,466	$86,923	$287,600
29821	Clarks Hill, SC	11 mi	1,141	$81,000	$277,800
30814	Harlem, GA	12 mi	10,682	$74,129	$237,600
30806	Boneville, GA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
29838	Modoc, SC	13 mi	830	$97,500	$229,500
30907	Augusta, GA	14 mi	46,975	$81,912	$242,100
29844	Parksville, SC	14 mi	111	—	$221,400
30824	Thomson, GA	14 mi	17,327	$60,234	$174,100
30817	Lincolnton, GA	14 mi	7,560	$57,089	$173,200
30909	Augusta, GA	15 mi	46,501	$71,364	$242,400

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Questions about 30802

What city is zip code 30802?

30802 is assigned to Appling, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30802 in?

30802 is mostly in Columbia County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 30802?

About 6,582 people live in 30802, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30802 in?

30802 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30802?

The median household income in 30802 is $85,625.

What zip codes are near 30802?

The closest zip codes to 30802 are 30917, 30809, 30813, 29821, 30814.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30802, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.