Zip code 30821: Norwood, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30821
30821 is a rural zip code in Norwood, Georgia (Warren County), covering 111 sq mi of land. About 1,096 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 49.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,545 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $59,800, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $878 a month.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing.
How 30821 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%27th of 678 in GA
- Healthcare workers19.7%99thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%22nd of 704 in GA
- Average commute40.2 min97thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min24th of 684 in GA
- Housing vacancy24.1%96thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%98th of 694 in GA
- Median age49.895thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.687th of 708 in GA
- 84thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%155th of 708 in GA
- Homeownership rate81.7%82ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%194th of 693 in GA
- 67thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%219th of 704 in GA
- Poverty rate10.8%49thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%466th of 694 in GA
- Diversity index47.447thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9402nd of 708 in GA
- Uninsured rate4.3%25thU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%669th of 701 in GA
- Per capita income$31,03621stU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924392nd of 708 in GA
- 21stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%547th of 704 in GA
- 14thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477553rd of 691 in GA
- Median household income$53,54512thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353472nd of 672 in GA
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393412th of 628 in GA
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%498th of 708 in GA
- Work from home5.5%9thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%506th of 706 in GA
- 7thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%646th of 704 in GA
- Residents under 1813.3%5thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%617th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$29,5293rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066652nd of 699 in GA
- Population1,0961stU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407614th of 708 in GA
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi680th of 708 in GA
- Median home value$59,8001stU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300653rd of 661 in GA
- Broadband access61.3%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%676th of 693 in GA
- Veterans0.9%1stU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%682nd of 708 in GA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%703rd of 708 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%690th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 30821 | Warren | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 82.8% | 47.9% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 27th of 678 | |
| Healthcare workers | 19.7% | 12.4% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 22nd of 704 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 40.2 min | 28.1 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 24th of 684 | |
| Housing vacancy | 24.1% | 19.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 98th of 694 | |
| Median age | 49.8 | 44.3 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 87th of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.1% | 23.4% | 15% | 17.2% | 155th of 708 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.7% | 72.2% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 194th of 693 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 219th of 704 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.8% | 21.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 466th of 694 | |
| Diversity index | 47.4 | 53.1 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 402nd of 708 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.3% | 7.7% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 669th of 701 | |
| Per capita income | $31,036 | $24,522 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 392nd of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.1% | 6.1% | 10.1% | 10% | 547th of 704 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.390 | 0.439 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 553rd of 691 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,545 | $44,289 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 472nd of 672 | |
| Median gross rent | $878 | $690 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 412th of 628 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15% | 12.3% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 498th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 2.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 506th of 706 | |
| Government workers | 7.9% | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 646th of 704 | |
| Residents under 18 | 13.3% | 20.3% | 23.2% | 22% | 617th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $29,529 | $33,539 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 652nd of 699 | |
| Population | 1,096 | 5,170 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 614th of 708 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 680th of 708 | |
| Median home value | $59,800 | $67,100 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 653rd of 661 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 61.3% | 63.2% | 91% | 91% | 676th of 693 | |
| Veterans | 0.9% | 6.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 682nd of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.3% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 703rd of 708 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.4% | 4% | 3.8% | 690th 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
- White38%
- Black62%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 475
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 73.5%
- Married couples
- 47.8%
- Living alone
- 18.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0.9%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 626
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Vacant
- 24.1%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 82.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 35.9%
- Home value to income
- 1.1× (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 | 30821 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $49,048 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,117 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $76,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $40,417 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,857 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2%
- Households with broadband
- 61.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 26.3%
- No internet access
- 28%
- Without health insurance
- 4.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Norwood
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Warren County
- Center point
- 33.4921° N, 82.7380° W
- Land area
- 111 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 30821
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30664 | Sharon, GA | 5.6 mi | — |
| 30807 | Camak, GA | 5.7 mi | $65,405 |
| 30631 | Crawfordville, GA | 8.7 mi | $52,232 |
| 30819 | Mesena, GA · PO box | 8.8 mi | — |
| 30828 | Warrenton, GA | 9.8 mi | $36,444 |
| 30824 | Thomson, GA | 13 mi | $60,234 |
| 30806 | Boneville, GA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 31045 | Jewell, GA | 15 mi | — |
| 30673 | Washington, GA | 16 mi | $51,748 |
| 30820 | Mitchell, GA | 19 mi | $51,146 |
| 30678 | White Plains, GA | 19 mi | $48,529 |
| 30665 | Siloam, GA | 20 mi | — |
Zip codes like 30821 elsewhere
Questions about 30821
What city is zip code 30821?
30821 is assigned to Norwood, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30821 in?
30821 is in Warren County, Georgia.
What is the population of 30821?
About 1,096 people live in 30821, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30821 in?
30821 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30821?
The median household income in 30821 is $53,545.
What zip codes are near 30821?
The closest zip codes to 30821 are 30664, 30807, 30631, 30819, 30828.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30821, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.