30218 ZIP Code — Gay, GA

Meriwether County, Georgia

ZIP code 30218 is located in Gay, Georgia, within Meriwether County. It covers approximately 65.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30218

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,973. 41% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,653

population

65.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30251 Luthersville (7.3 mi) 30206 Concord (8 mi) 30293 Woodbury (9.3 mi) 30222 Greenville (10.2 mi) 30292 Williamson (10.6 mi) 30276 Senoia (11.2 mi) 30205 Brooks (12.2 mi) 30258 Molena (12.5 mi) 30259 Moreland (13 mi) 30295 Zebulon (15.8 mi) 31816 Manchester (17.2 mi) 30220 Grantville (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,653
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	65.77 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	33.1235
Longitude	-84.5904
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.7%	56.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	56.6%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	10.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,653

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$63,973

Median household income

$28,534

Per capita income

$160,400

Median home value

$1,411

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

504

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

155

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	356	21.5%
18 and over	1,297	78.5%
65 and over	337	20.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Black or African American 14.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,367	82%
Black or African American	249	14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.8%
Other race	14	0.8%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.7%	56.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	56.6%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	10.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$63,973

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 35.5%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,400
Median rent / month	$1,411
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.1%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	54.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	74.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.8%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	335	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	61	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	140	25.5%
Households with children under 18	234	42.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	46.8%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	22.8%
Married	62.6%	42.5%
Separated	1.8%	4.7%
Widowed	4.0%	5.5%
Divorced	5.5%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	240	60.5%
High school	71	17.9%
College / grad school	86	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 20.1%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 7.8%

Construction 7.2%

Retail trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	24.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	61.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	19.6%
Uninsured under 19	46.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,623	98.2%
Spanish	21	1.3%
Other Indo-European	21	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,614	97.6%
Born in same state	1,558	94.3%
Born in different state	1,102	66.7%
Foreign born	56	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	39	2.4%
Not a US citizen	21	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	335	20.3%
Italian	95	5.7%
French	63	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.6%
German	18	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30218

What city is ZIP code 30218 in?

ZIP code 30218 is primarily assigned to Gay, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30218 in?

ZIP code 30218 falls within Meriwether County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30218 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 30218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30218?

The median home value in ZIP code 30218 is $160,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 30218?

ZIP code 30218 has an estimated population of 1,653 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30218?

The median household income in ZIP code 30218 is $63,973, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30218 in?

ZIP code 30218 observes the EST timezone.