30628 ZIP Code — Colbert, GA

Madison County, Georgia

ZIP code 30628 is located in Colbert, Georgia, within Madison County. It covers approximately 48.58 square miles and serves a population of 6,558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30628

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 $203,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,035. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30628 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,558

population

48.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30628 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30628

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colbert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30646 Hull (7 mi) 30683 Winterville (7.3 mi) 30629 Comer (7.3 mi) 30601 Athens (8.4 mi) 30630 Crawford (9.3 mi) 30633 Danielsville (9.9 mi) 30605 Athens (10.8 mi) 30619 Arnoldsville (10.8 mi) 30602 Athens (11 mi) 30565 Nicholson (12.5 mi) 30648 Lexington (12.8 mi) 30609 Athens (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,558
Population density	135 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	48.58 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	34.0275
Longitude	-83.2083
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	42.1%	47.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	34.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	16.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,558

Population

135

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$62,035

Median household income

$28,094

Per capita income

$203,800

Median home value

$922

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,844

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

277

Under 5

281

224

5–9

226

185

10–14

188

159

15–19

161

155

20–24

157

487

25–34

493

456

35–44

462

303

45–54

306

217

55–59

219

186

60–64

188

345

65–74

350

223

75–84

226

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,575	24.0%
18 and over	4,983	76.0%
65 and over	1,228	18.7%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Black or African American 8.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,439	81.4%
Black or African American	569	8.5%
Two or more races	263	3.9%
Asian	174	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	123	1.8%
Other race	113	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	47.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	34.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	16.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$62,035

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,800
Median rent / month	$922
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	79.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,322	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	17	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	71	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	585	29.3%
Households with children under 18	853	42.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	850	42.6%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	23.4%
Married	58.6%	54.3%
Separated	0.2%	3.2%
Widowed	3.2%	9.5%
Divorced	7.3%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	4.7%
Kindergarten	45	3.6%
Elementary school	702	55.6%
High school	378	30.0%
College / grad school	78	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Construction 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Professional & management 11.0%

Retail trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	287	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,000	91.5%
Spanish	132	2.2%
Other Indo-European	44	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	86	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,399	97.6%
Born in same state	6,315	96.3%
Born in different state	4,936	75.3%
Foreign born	84	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	159	2.4%
Not a US citizen	111	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,147	17.5%
Italian	1,019	15.5%
Arab	792	12.1%
English	43	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	0.6%
Norwegian	15	0.2%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30628

What city is ZIP code 30628 in?

ZIP code 30628 is primarily assigned to Colbert, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30628 in?

ZIP code 30628 falls within Madison County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30628 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 30628 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30628?

17% of residents in ZIP code 30628 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30628 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 30628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 30628?

ZIP code 30628 has an estimated population of 6,558 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30628 in?

ZIP code 30628 observes the EST timezone.