30426 ZIP Code — Girard, GA

Burke County, Georgia

ZIP code 30426 is located in Girard, Georgia, within Burke County. It covers approximately 116.01 square miles and serves a population of 938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 30426

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,635. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 30426 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

938

population

116.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Girard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30456 Sardis (7.8 mi) 29836 Martin (9.5 mi) 29808 Aiken (14.4 mi) 29810 Allendale (18.2 mi) 30467 Sylvania (18.6 mi) 30830 Waynesboro (18.7 mi) 29831 Jackson (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	938
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	116.01 sq mi
Water area	2.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.0483
Longitude	-81.6805
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	53.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

938

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$78,635

Median household income

$36,540

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

554

Housing units

10.1%

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	241	25.7%
18 and over	697	74.3%
65 and over	163	17.4%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

Black or African American 31.8%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	634	67.6%
Black or African American	298	31.8%
Two or more races	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	53.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	37.0%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$78,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.5%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	36.7%
Single-family detached	45.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	34.3%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	68.5%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	53.7%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.8%
Propane / LP gas	54.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	141	38.6%
Female householder, no spouse	68	18.6%
Households with children under 18	101	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	32.3%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.8%	23.7%
Married	36.2%	53.2%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.8%
Divorced	41.7%	0.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 34.8%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	22.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	25.8%
High school	75	31.8%
College / grad school	48	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Retail trade 12.9%

Public administration 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 3.2%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	49.3%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	27.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	27.7%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	851	90.7%
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)	935	99.7%
Born in same state	935	99.7%
Born in different state	830	88.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	180	19.2%
Italian	71	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30426

What city is ZIP code 30426 in?

ZIP code 30426 is primarily assigned to Girard, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30426 in?

ZIP code 30426 falls within Burke County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30426 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 30426 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30426?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 30426 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 30426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 30426?

Health data for ZIP code 30426 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 30426 in?

ZIP code 30426 observes the EST timezone.