30648 ZIP Code — Lexington, GA

Oglethorpe County, Georgia

ZIP code 30648 is located in Lexington, Georgia, within Oglethorpe County. It covers approximately 92.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30648

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,911. 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30648 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,131

population

92.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30630 Crawford (5.8 mi) 30627 Carlton (9.3 mi) 30619 Arnoldsville (9.9 mi) 30667 Stephens (10.4 mi) 30660 Rayle (10.9 mi) 30683 Winterville (11.3 mi) 30628 Colbert (12.8 mi) 30629 Comer (13.4 mi) 30605 Athens (15 mi) 30669 Union Point (15.5 mi) 30609 Athens (17.9 mi) 30601 Athens (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,131
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	221

Geography
Land area	92.08 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	33.8866
Longitude	-83.0627
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	50.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,131

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$68,911

Median household income

$34,273

Per capita income

$142,800

Median home value

$791

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,005

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

122

5–9

107

136

10–14

120

124

15–19

109

20–24

158

25–34

139

221

35–44

194

233

45–54

206

103

55–59

102

60–64

189

65–74

167

127

75–84

111

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	769	24.6%
18 and over	2,362	75.4%
65 and over	638	20.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%

Black or African American 17.5%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,503	79%
Black or African American	555	17.5%
Two or more races	63	2%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	50.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 14.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	14.4%
Median income	$68,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,800
Median rent / month	$791
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	222	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	209	20.2%
Households with children under 18	293	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	475	45.8%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	21.9%
Married	52.7%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	8.1%
Divorced	7.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.0%
Kindergarten	36	5.3%
Elementary school	261	38.5%
High school	301	44.4%
College / grad school	53	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Construction 14.1%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 8.6%

Public administration 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Retail trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Other services 2.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	28.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 29.4%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,011	96.2%
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)	3,127	99.9%
Born in same state	3,094	98.8%
Born in different state	2,614	83.5%
Foreign born	33	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	715	22.8%
Italian	395	12.6%
Arab	199	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.3%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30648

What city is ZIP code 30648 in?

ZIP code 30648 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30648 in?

ZIP code 30648 falls within Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30648 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 30648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 30648 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 30648 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30648?

16% of residents in ZIP code 30648 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30648?

The median home value in ZIP code 30648 is $142,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 30648 in?

ZIP code 30648 observes the EST timezone.