30549 ZIP Code — Jefferson, GA

Jackson County, Georgia

ZIP code 30549 is located in Jefferson, Georgia, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 105.55 square miles and serves a population of 30,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30549

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 $294,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,876. 31% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 30549 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,371

population

105.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jefferson	Acceptable
Jefferson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30607 Athens (8.6 mi) 30567 Pendergrass (8.9 mi) 30565 Nicholson (9.2 mi) 30529 Commerce (9.6 mi) 30666 Statham (9.7 mi) 30599 Commerce (10 mi) 30680 Winder (10.2 mi) 30575 Talmo (10.6 mi) 30548 Hoschton (11.6 mi) 30622 Bogart (12.5 mi) 30517 Braselton (12.5 mi) 30558 Maysville (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,371
Population density	288 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	105.55 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.0964
Longitude	-83.5746
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	30.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	33.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	28.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

30,371

Population

288

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$90,876

Median household income

$36,923

Per capita income

$294,400

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

9,026

Housing units

32.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

912

Under 5

848

860

5–9

799

1,511

10–14

1,404

1,118

15–19

1,039

758

20–24

705

2,075

25–34

1,928

2,204

35–44

2,048

2,062

45–54

1,916

940

55–59

873

1,048

60–64

974

1,389

65–74

1,290

703

75–84

654

162

85+

151

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,858	25.9%
18 and over	22,513	74.1%
65 and over	4,349	14.3%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Black or African American 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	25,109	79.7%
Black or African American	2,870	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,146	3.6%
Two or more races	1,033	3.3%
Other race	738	2.3%
Asian	589	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	30.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	33.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	28.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$90,876

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 30.1%

$300k–$500k 32.7%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,400
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	19.3%
2000–2009	37.4%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	33.3%
5+ bedrooms	13.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.8%
Electricity	78.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,765	69.1%
Cohabiting couple	319	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	944	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,759	18.0%
Households with children under 18	3,896	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,968	30.3%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	21.9%
Married	60.1%	59.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.6%
Widowed	1.4%	7.0%
Divorced	8.1%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	528	6.2%
Kindergarten	416	4.9%
Elementary school	3,716	43.4%
High school	2,105	24.6%
College / grad school	1,799	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Professional & management 14.9%

Retail trade 14.3%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.8%

Public administration 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Other services 3.3%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,705	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,611	94.2%
Spanish	710	2.5%
Other Indo-European	436	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	168	0.6%
Other languages	106	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,162	96.0%
Born in same state	28,900	95.2%
Born in different state	20,135	66.3%
Foreign born	262	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,209	4.0%
Not a US citizen	599	49.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,841	12.6%
Italian	3,376	11.1%
Arab	3,279	10.8%
English	199	0.7%
Polish	153	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	58	0.2%
German	19	0.1%
Irish	17	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30549

What city is ZIP code 30549 in?

ZIP code 30549 is primarily assigned to Jefferson, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30549 in?

ZIP code 30549 falls within Jackson County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30549 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 30549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 30549?

ZIP code 30549 has an estimated population of 30,371 residents, with a density of 288 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30549?

The median home value in ZIP code 30549 is $294,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30549?

The median household income in ZIP code 30549 is $90,876, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30549 in?

ZIP code 30549 observes the EST timezone.