30428 ZIP Code — Glenwood, GA

Wheeler County, Georgia

ZIP code 30428 is located in Glenwood, Georgia, within Wheeler County. It covers approximately 157.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912/478.

About ZIP code 30428

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 $85,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $43,008. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30428 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,727
population
157.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30428 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30428

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City Status
Glenwood Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
30445 Mount Vernon (5.6 mi) 30411 Alamo (8.1 mi) 30410 Ailey (10 mi) 30470 Tarrytown (13 mi) 30473 Uvalda (14.5 mi) 30474 Vidalia (14.9 mi) 31037 Mc Rae Helena (15.5 mi) 31055 Mc Rae Helena (15.6 mi) 31549 Lumber City (18.1 mi) 30457 Soperton (18.1 mi) 30454 Rockledge (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,727
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 309
Geography
Land area 157.03 sq mi
Water area 2.69 sq mi
Latitude 32.1579
Longitude -82.6828
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 912/478
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.1% 60.3% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 24.8% 30.2% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 9.3% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.5% 0.2% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,727
Population
17
People per sq mi
29.7
Median age
$43,008
Median household income
$20,148
Per capita income
$85,600
Median home value
$361
Median monthly rent
63.5%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
777
Housing units
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
86
Under 5
58
60
5–9
41
82
10–14
55
393
15–19
264
150
20–24
100
171
25–34
115
68
35–44
45
195
45–54
131
94
55–59
64
60
60–64
40
144
65–74
97
89
75–84
60
39
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1849618.2%
18 and over2,23181.8%
65 and over45516.7%
Median age29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.9%
Black or African American 22.3%
Two or more races 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,09876.9%
Black or African American60922.3%
Two or more races110.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.1% 60.3% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 24.8% 30.2% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 9.3% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.5% 0.2% 7.1%
Under $10k 10.2%
$10k–$15k 8.4%
$15k–$25k 11.5%
$25k–$35k 12.3%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 5.8%
$75k–$100k 20.9%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.2%
$10k–$15k8.4%
$15k–$25k11.5%
$25k–$35k12.3%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k5.8%
$75k–$100k20.9%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$43,008

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%
$50k–$100k 37.5%
$100k–$150k 8.8%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k–$300k 8.2%
$300k–$500k 5.7%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$85,600
Median rent / month$361
Owner occupied63.5%
Renter occupied36.5%
Vacant46.1%
Single-family detached63.9%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes27.7%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)5.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200916.0%
1990–199917.7%
1980–198913.5%
1970–197920.1%
1960–19699.9%
1950–19598.3%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier7.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom5.2%
2 bedrooms31.7%
3 bedrooms53.1%
4 bedrooms7.4%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.1%
1 vehicle33.6%
2 vehicles40.5%
3 or more18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.3%
Electricity87.3%
Propane / LP gas3.8%
Wood6.0%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26651.1%
Cohabiting couple152.9%
Male householder, no spouse10319.8%
Female householder, no spouse13726.3%
Households with children under 1813626.1%
Households with seniors (65+)23545.1%
Average household size5.15

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married59.5%34.7%
Married32.9%34.2%
Separated0.0%8.8%
Widowed1.9%8.3%
Divorced5.7%14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 17.5%
HS graduate 46.5%
Some college, no degree 17.0%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 7.2%
Graduate / professional 2.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.5%
Bachelor's or higher9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten5111.4%
Elementary school21848.8%
High school8819.7%
College / grad school9020.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 34.5%
Education & healthcare 19.9%
Construction 12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%
Public administration 6.2%
Retail trade 5.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.1%
Manufacturing 2.3%
Professional & management 1.7%
Finance & real estate 1.4%
Other services 1.3%
Information 0.7%
Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.3%
Service20.2%
Sales & office9.0%
Natural resources & construction22.2%
Production & transportation33.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.3%
Government8.7%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.9%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home15.2%
Other means0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)40.8

Poverty

All people 12.6%
Under 18 years 3.4%
18 and over 14.7%
Married-couple families 2.3%
Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.4%
Retirement income16.5%
Supplemental Security15.2%
Cash public assistance5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP25.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure44.1%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes16.3%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke5.2%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis32.5%
Kidney disease4.4%
Pulmonary disease12.1%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.5%
Binge drinking13.4%
No physical activity38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.5%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health25.9%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health16.3%
No health insurance26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.6%
Visited dentist43.4%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss27.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans954.3%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.4%
65 and over16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.4%
Public insurance46.6%
No insurance8.8%
Uninsured under 193.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,58394.7%
Spanish2088.1%
Other Indo-European2088.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,71499.5%
Born in same state2,71099.4%
Born in different state2,31684.9%
Foreign born40.1%
Naturalized citizen130.5%
Not a US citizen215.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab45316.6%
French1284.7%
AncestryCount%
Italian491.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access19.1%
Internet access66.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30428

What city is ZIP code 30428 in?

ZIP code 30428 is primarily assigned to Glenwood, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30428 in?

ZIP code 30428 falls within Wheeler County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30428 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 30428 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30428?

9% 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 30428?

The median home value in ZIP code 30428 is $85,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 30428?

Health data for ZIP code 30428 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 30428 in?

ZIP code 30428 observes the EST timezone.

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