30802 ZIP Code — Appling, GA

Columbia County, Georgia

ZIP code 30802 is located in Appling, Georgia, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 132.21 square miles and serves a population of 6,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30802

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,853) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 30802 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,652

population

132.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30802 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30802

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Appling	Acceptable
Appling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30809 Evans (9.1 mi) 30814 Harlem (10.5 mi) 30813 Grovetown (10.7 mi) 29838 Modoc (10.8 mi) 29821 Clarks Hill (11.4 mi) 30907 Augusta (13.3 mi) 30817 Lincolnton (14 mi) 30824 Thomson (14.1 mi) 30909 Augusta (14.6 mi) 30808 Dearing (15.4 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (16.5 mi) 29845 Plum Branch (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,652
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	132.21 sq mi
Water area	15.35 sq mi
Latitude	33.6003
Longitude	-82.3035
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	26.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	34.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	30.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.6%	8.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,652

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$82,853

Median household income

$38,383

Per capita income

$259,300

Median home value

$966

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,328

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

115

371

5–9

302

248

10–14

202

229

15–19

186

20–24

288

25–34

235

360

35–44

294

656

45–54

535

146

55–59

118

224

60–64

183

518

65–74

421

235

75–84

191

170

85+

139

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,626	24.4%
18 and over	5,026	75.6%
65 and over	1,674	25.2%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%

Black or African American 17.5%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,950	73%
Black or African American	1,188	17.5%
Two or more races	429	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	128	1.9%
Asian	60	0.9%
Other race	25	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	26.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	34.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	30.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.6%	8.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 13.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	13.4%
Median income	$82,853

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 16.7%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,300
Median rent / month	$966
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	51.1%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	86.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Wood	1.9%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,206	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	61	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	392	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	478	22.4%
Households with children under 18	767	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,081	50.6%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	18.9%
Married	55.8%	54.0%
Separated	0.7%	1.2%
Widowed	5.5%	15.0%
Divorced	12.3%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	148	10.2%
Kindergarten	128	8.8%
Elementary school	648	44.5%
High school	446	30.6%
College / grad school	86	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Construction 12.1%

Professional & management 9.0%

Public administration 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Retail trade 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 61.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	689	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,395	96.1%
Spanish	35	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,564	98.7%
Born in same state	6,481	97.4%
Born in different state	4,643	69.8%
Foreign born	83	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	88	1.3%
Not a US citizen	78	88.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	884	13.3%
French	565	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	413	6.2%
English	42	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30802

What city is ZIP code 30802 in?

ZIP code 30802 is primarily assigned to Appling, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30802 in?

ZIP code 30802 falls within Columbia County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30802 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 30802 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 30802 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 30802 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 30802 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 30802 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30802 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 30802 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 30802 in?

ZIP code 30802 observes the EST timezone.