30642 ZIP Code — Greensboro, GA

Greene County, Georgia

ZIP code 30642 is located in Greensboro, Georgia, within Greene County. It covers approximately 183.92 square miles and serves a population of 14,458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30642

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 $377,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,592) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30642 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,458

population

183.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greensboro	Acceptable
Greensboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30669 Union Point (8.2 mi) 30678 White Plains (8.6 mi) 30625 Buckhead (10.4 mi) 30667 Stephens (14.9 mi) 30650 Madison (15.9 mi) 31024 Eatonton (18.7 mi) 30631 Crawfordville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,458
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	183.92 sq mi
Water area	13.55 sq mi
Latitude	33.5557
Longitude	-83.1730
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	41.5%	45.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	19.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	13.0%	10.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,458

Population

People per sq mi

53.6

Median age

$83,592

Median household income

$58,934

Per capita income

$377,500

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

6,853

Housing units

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

274

Under 5

295

266

5–9

287

389

10–14

418

397

15–19

426

394

20–24

423

555

25–34

597

640

35–44

689

692

45–54

744

439

55–59

472

720

60–64

775

1,331

65–74

1,431

671

75–84

722

198

85+

213

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,284	15.8%
18 and over	12,174	84.2%
65 and over	4,566	31.6%
Median age	53.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.5%

Black or African American 24.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Other race 3.6%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	9,394	60.5%
Black or African American	3,751	24.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,062	6.8%
Two or more races	648	4.2%
Other race	556	3.6%
Asian	109	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	45.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	19.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	13.0%	10.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 17.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	17.2%
Median income	$83,592

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 25.7%

$1M+ 15.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$377,500
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	19.2%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.6%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,155	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	213	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	756	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,908	31.6%
Households with children under 18	1,269	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,037	50.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	28.3%
Married	59.2%	47.4%
Separated	0.8%	3.1%
Widowed	3.1%	12.7%
Divorced	8.2%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.6%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	196	8.0%
Kindergarten	115	4.7%
Elementary school	974	39.8%
High school	580	23.7%
College / grad school	584	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Professional & management 14.7%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Public administration 1.9%

Other services 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 20.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,036	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,889	96.1%
Spanish	140	1.0%
Other Indo-European	101	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	0.2%
Other languages	6	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,810	95.5%
Born in same state	13,690	94.7%
Born in different state	8,674	60.0%
Foreign born	120	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	648	4.5%
Not a US citizen	222	34.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,270	15.7%
Arab	1,473	10.2%
Italian	1,238	8.6%
English	119	0.8%
Dutch	87	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	78	0.5%
Irish	70	0.5%
German	19	0.1%
Norwegian	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30642

What city is ZIP code 30642 in?

ZIP code 30642 is primarily assigned to Greensboro, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30642 in?

ZIP code 30642 falls within Greene County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30642 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 30642 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 30642 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 30642 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 30642 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 30642 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30642?

The median home value in ZIP code 30642 is $377,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 30642 in?

ZIP code 30642 observes the EST timezone.