30643 ZIP Code — Hartwell, GA

Hart County, Georgia

ZIP code 30643 is located in Hartwell, Georgia, within Hart County. It covers approximately 114.63 square miles and serves a population of 16,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30643

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 $209,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $60,331. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,189

population

114.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30516 Bowersville (7.8 mi) 29626 Anderson (9.7 mi) 29684 Starr (10 mi) 30520 Canon (10.5 mi) 29689 Townville (10.9 mi) 30634 Dewy Rose (11 mi) 29643 Fair Play (11.1 mi) 30553 Lavonia (11.5 mi) 30624 Bowman (13.6 mi) 29624 Anderson (16.1 mi) 29625 Anderson (16.2 mi) 29655 Iva (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,189
Population density	141 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	114.63 sq mi
Water area	21.99 sq mi
Latitude	34.3685
Longitude	-82.8992
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	53.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

16,189

Population

141

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$60,331

Median household income

$30,330

Per capita income

$209,800

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

6,741

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

265

Under 5

302

485

5–9

554

417

10–14

475

277

15–19

317

312

20–24

356

964

25–34

1,101

795

35–44

908

1,000

45–54

1,142

521

55–59

595

670

60–64

764

1,000

65–74

1,141

733

75–84

836

121

85+

138

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,836	17.5%
18 and over	13,353	82.5%
65 and over	3,969	24.5%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.4%

Black or African American 21.9%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	11,320	67.4%
Black or African American	3,676	21.9%
Two or more races	997	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	600	3.6%
Asian	120	0.7%
Other race	76	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	53.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$60,331

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,800
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.0%
Electricity	72.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,125	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	436	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,346	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,669	25.4%
Households with children under 18	1,338	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,697	41.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	23.8%
Married	51.6%	46.8%
Separated	3.0%	4.6%
Widowed	4.1%	10.9%
Divorced	16.4%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	255	8.1%
Kindergarten	52	1.7%
Elementary school	1,651	52.5%
High school	677	21.5%
College / grad school	507	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.1%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Retail trade 13.8%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 15.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	955	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	50.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,622	96.5%
Spanish	206	1.3%
Other Indo-European	119	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	82	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,821	97.7%
Born in same state	15,737	97.2%
Born in different state	9,723	60.1%
Foreign born	84	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	368	2.3%
Not a US citizen	165	44.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,103	13%
Italian	1,474	9.1%
French	1,220	7.5%
German	72	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	0.4%
Irish	27	0.2%
Polish	19	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30643

What city is ZIP code 30643 in?

ZIP code 30643 is primarily assigned to Hartwell, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30643 in?

ZIP code 30643 falls within Hart County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30643 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 30643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 30643?

ZIP code 30643 has an estimated population of 16,189 residents, with a density of 141 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30643?

The median home value in ZIP code 30643 is $209,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30643?

The median household income in ZIP code 30643 is $60,331, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30643 in?

ZIP code 30643 observes the EST timezone.