30516 ZIP Code — Bowersville, GA

Hart County, Georgia

ZIP code 30516 is located in Bowersville, Georgia, within Hart County. It covers approximately 20.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,017 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30516

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 $160,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $72,593. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

2,017

population

20.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30520 Canon (3.3 mi) 30553 Lavonia (5 mi) 30643 Hartwell (7.8 mi) 29643 Fair Play (10.2 mi) 30662 Royston (11 mi) 30624 Bowman (12.4 mi) 30557 Martin (12.5 mi) 30634 Dewy Rose (12.6 mi) 29689 Townville (14.1 mi) 30538 Eastanollee (14.9 mi) 30521 Carnesville (14.9 mi) 29626 Anderson (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,017
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	20.66 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	34.3767
Longitude	-83.0363
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	53.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,017

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$72,593

Median household income

$25,807

Per capita income

$160,500

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

620

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

180

35–44

161

242

45–54

216

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	596	29.5%
18 and over	1,421	70.5%
65 and over	243	12.0%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Black or African American 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,805	88.5%
Black or African American	103	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	87	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1.1%
Other race	20	1%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	53.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	31.0%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
Median income	$72,593

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,500
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	24.3%
1990–1999	29.2%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	3.7%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	11.8%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	80.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	423	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	68	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	163	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	76	10.4%
Households with children under 18	353	48.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	166	22.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	16.8%
Married	49.5%	62.7%
Separated	3.2%	7.5%
Widowed	0.4%	6.4%
Divorced	16.3%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	4.3%
Kindergarten	23	5.0%
Elementary school	261	56.5%
High school	119	25.8%
College / grad school	39	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 21.7%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Retail trade 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Construction 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Education & healthcare 5.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 0.7%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 20.6%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	20.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,859	92.2%
Spanish	68	3.7%
Other Indo-European	68	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,949	96.6%
Born in same state	1,949	96.6%
Born in different state	1,431	70.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	3.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	467	23.2%
Arab	293	14.5%
Italian	72	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1%
Polish	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30516

What city is ZIP code 30516 in?

ZIP code 30516 is primarily assigned to Bowersville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30516 in?

ZIP code 30516 falls within Hart County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30516?

22% of residents in ZIP code 30516 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30516?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30516?

The median home value in ZIP code 30516 is $160,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 30516?

ZIP code 30516 has an estimated population of 2,017 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30516 in?

ZIP code 30516 observes the EST timezone.