30421 ZIP Code — Collins, GA

Tattnall County, Georgia

ZIP code 30421 is located in Collins, Georgia, within Tattnall County. It covers approximately 99.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 30421

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,290) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30421 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,827

population

99.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Collins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30420 Cobbtown (5.2 mi) 30499 Reidsville (7.1 mi) 30453 Reidsville (11 mi) 30436 Lyons (11.7 mi) 30417 Claxton (12 mi) 30439 Metter (15.3 mi) 30452 Register (15.9 mi) 30427 Glennville (19 mi) 30474 Vidalia (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,827
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	267

Geography
Land area	99.68 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	32.1888
Longitude	-82.1059
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	56.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	25.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,827

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$51,290

Median household income

$30,433

Per capita income

$89,700

Median home value

$577

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,201

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

173

15–19

209

20–24

140

25–34

170

164

35–44

198

201

45–54

244

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	639	22.6%
18 and over	2,188	77.4%
65 and over	412	14.6%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.9%

Black or African American 25.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,820	61.9%
Black or African American	755	25.7%
Two or more races	164	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	114	3.9%
Other race	88	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	56.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	25.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 20.1%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	20.1%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$51,290

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,700
Median rent / month	$577
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	45.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	37.1%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	477	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	123	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	155	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	312	29.2%
Households with children under 18	388	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	315	29.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	32.0%
Married	47.8%	38.0%
Separated	2.5%	1.3%
Widowed	4.3%	8.8%
Divorced	17.7%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.7%
Kindergarten	43	6.2%
Elementary school	201	28.9%
High school	223	32.0%
College / grad school	224	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Public administration 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	7.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 49.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,666	94.3%
Spanish	43	1.6%
Other Indo-European	39	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,779	98.3%
Born in same state	2,745	97.1%
Born in different state	2,210	78.2%
Foreign born	34	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.7%
Not a US citizen	13	27.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	292	10.3%
French	209	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	148	5.2%
English	80	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	81.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30421

What city is ZIP code 30421 in?

ZIP code 30421 is primarily assigned to Collins, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30421 in?

ZIP code 30421 falls within Tattnall County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30421?

19% of residents in ZIP code 30421 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30421?

The median home value in ZIP code 30421 is $89,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 30421?

ZIP code 30421 has an estimated population of 2,827 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30421?

The median household income in ZIP code 30421 is $51,290, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30421 in?

ZIP code 30421 observes the EST timezone.