30803 ZIP Code — Avera, GA

Jefferson County, Georgia

ZIP code 30803 is located in Avera, Georgia, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 52.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,030 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30803

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,630.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30803 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,030

population

52.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30803 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30803

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30803. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avera	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30810 Gibson (4.8 mi) 30823 Stapleton (6.9 mi) 30820 Mitchell (10.8 mi) 30833 Wrens (11.2 mi) 31018 Davisboro (12.3 mi) 30434 Louisville (13.6 mi) 31094 Warthen (14.7 mi) 30818 Matthews (15.6 mi) 30828 Warrenton (16.8 mi) 31045 Jewell (16.9 mi) 30413 Bartow (17.1 mi) 30808 Dearing (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,030
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	52.26 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	33.1576
Longitude	-82.5437
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	44.3%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,030

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$54,630

Median household income

$23,872

Per capita income

$87,500

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

371

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	283	27.5%
18 and over	747	72.5%
65 and over	153	14.9%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Black or African American 7.6%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	874	82.6%
Black or African American	80	7.6%
Two or more races	70	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$54,630

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,500
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	6.7%
2 vehicles	59.5%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	65.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	29	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	43	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	61	18.6%
Households with children under 18	132	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	28.7%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	20.9%
Married	66.8%	48.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	23.0%
Divorced	13.3%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	24.5%
Kindergarten	31	12.3%
Elementary school	93	36.8%
High school	29	11.5%
College / grad school	38	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Retail trade 15.6%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Construction 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Other services 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	35.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	18.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	908	88.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,030	100.0%
Born in same state	1,030	100.0%
Born in different state	819	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	10.1%
Arab	68	6.6%
French	34	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.2%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30803

What city is ZIP code 30803 in?

ZIP code 30803 is primarily assigned to Avera, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30803 in?

ZIP code 30803 falls within Jefferson County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30803?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 30803 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 30803 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30803?

The median home value in ZIP code 30803 is $87,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 30803?

ZIP code 30803 has an estimated population of 1,030 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30803 in?

ZIP code 30803 observes the EST timezone.