30730 ZIP Code — Lyerly, GA

Chattooga County, Georgia

ZIP code 30730 is located in Lyerly, Georgia, within Chattooga County. It covers approximately 56.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30730

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,603. 48% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30730 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,800

population

56.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyerly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35973 Gaylesville (8.3 mi) 30165 Rome (9.7 mi) 30747 Summerville (12.6 mi) 35959 Cedar Bluff (13.4 mi) 30161 Rome (13.5 mi) 35984 Mentone (15.8 mi) 30731 Menlo (15.9 mi) 35967 Fort Payne (16.3 mi) 30753 Trion (16.4 mi) 30105 Armuchee (17.2 mi) 30124 Cave Spring (17.3 mi) 30147 Lindale (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,800
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	56.07 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.3710
Longitude	-85.4218
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	49.4%	61.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	26.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	11.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.1%	0.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,800

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$46,603

Median household income

$21,058

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

584

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

132

10–14

121

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

183

45–54

166

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	389	21.6%
18 and over	1,411	78.4%
65 and over	360	20.0%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 6.4%

Black or African American 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,592	88.1%
Two or more races	116	6.4%
Black or African American	87	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	61.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	26.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	11.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.1%	0.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$46,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	14.1%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	61.7%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.4%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	304	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	94	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	206	32.9%
Households with children under 18	163	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	40.5%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	28.2%
Married	44.9%	45.3%
Separated	0.1%	0.5%
Widowed	1.3%	17.3%
Divorced	19.7%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.2%
Kindergarten	9	2.2%
Elementary school	261	63.2%
High school	79	19.1%
College / grad school	59	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.4%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,755	97.5%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,792	99.6%
Born in same state	1,787	99.3%
Born in different state	1,386	77.0%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	622	34.6%
French	191	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	4.3%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30730

What city is ZIP code 30730 in?

ZIP code 30730 is primarily assigned to Lyerly, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30730 in?

ZIP code 30730 falls within Chattooga County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30730 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 30730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30730?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 30730 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 30730 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30730?

The median home value in ZIP code 30730 is $86,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 30730 in?

ZIP code 30730 observes the EST timezone.