30557 ZIP Code — Martin, GA

Stephens County, Georgia

ZIP code 30557 is located in Martin, Georgia, within Stephens County. It covers approximately 58.17 square miles and serves a population of 5,107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 762/706.

About ZIP code 30557

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,261. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,107

population

58.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martin	Acceptable
Martin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30538 Eastanollee (4 mi) 30577 Toccoa (7.3 mi) 30553 Lavonia (7.7 mi) 30521 Carnesville (11.2 mi) 29693 Westminster (11.5 mi) 30520 Canon (12.3 mi) 30516 Bowersville (12.5 mi) 29643 Fair Play (12.6 mi) 30563 Mount Airy (15.5 mi) 30511 Baldwin (15.9 mi) 29658 Long Creek (16.7 mi) 29678 Seneca (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,107
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	257

Geography
Land area	58.17 sq mi
Water area	2.63 sq mi
Latitude	34.4982
Longitude	-83.1977
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	762/706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	52.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	30.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	15.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,107

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$63,261

Median household income

$29,480

Per capita income

$119,500

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

2,262

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

154

5–9

116

10–14

140

144

15–19

174

119

20–24

145

428

25–34

519

177

35–44

215

302

45–54

367

178

55–59

216

193

60–64

234

285

65–74

346

139

75–84

170

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	923	18.1%
18 and over	4,184	81.9%
65 and over	996	19.5%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Black or African American 8.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,535	87.8%
Black or African American	428	8.3%
Two or more races	92	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	59	1.1%
Other race	43	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	52.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	30.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	15.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$63,261

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,500
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	33.8%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	70.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	2.8%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	996	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	170	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	396	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	416	21.0%
Households with children under 18	566	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	702	35.5%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	29.2%
Married	55.8%	43.1%
Separated	1.6%	2.5%
Widowed	4.0%	11.3%
Divorced	15.2%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	3.1%
Kindergarten	84	11.2%
Elementary school	248	33.2%
High school	344	46.1%
College / grad school	48	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%

Retail trade 16.8%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Other services 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Construction 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 11.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	397	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	19.5%
Uninsured under 19	19.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,827	94.5%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,084	99.5%
Born in same state	4,998	97.9%
Born in different state	3,318	65.0%
Foreign born	86	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.5%
Not a US citizen	19	82.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	619	12.1%
French	573	11.2%
Arab	557	10.9%
English	81	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	0.8%
Dutch	27	0.5%
Polish	12	0.2%
Irish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30557

What city is ZIP code 30557 in?

ZIP code 30557 is primarily assigned to Martin, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30557 in?

ZIP code 30557 falls within Stephens County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30557 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 30557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30557 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 30557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30557?

The median home value in ZIP code 30557 is $119,500.

Does ZIP code 30557 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 30557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 30557 in?

ZIP code 30557 observes the EST timezone.