30818 ZIP Code — Matthews, GA

Jefferson County, Georgia

ZIP code 30818 is located in Matthews, Georgia, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 30.09 square miles and serves a population of 469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30818

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 $134,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 30818 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

469

population

30.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30818 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30818

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Matthews	Acceptable
Matthews	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30833 Wrens (5 mi) 30805 Blythe (6.4 mi) 30816 Keysville (8.8 mi) 30905 Augusta (8.9 mi) 30823 Stapleton (9.7 mi) 30808 Dearing (11.1 mi) 30815 Hephzibah (12 mi) 30814 Harlem (14.2 mi) 30813 Grovetown (15.6 mi) 30803 Avera (15.6 mi) 30810 Gibson (16.5 mi) 30434 Louisville (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	469
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	30.09 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.2443
Longitude	-82.2944
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

469

Population

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

Median household income

$36,329

Per capita income

$134,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

48.2%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

138

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	39	8.3%
18 and over	430	91.7%
65 and over	49	10.4%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64%

Black or African American 36%

Group	Count	%
White	300	64%
Black or African American	169	36%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$100k–$150k	27.4%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	48.2%
Renter occupied	51.8%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	31.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	68.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	48.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	54	27.4%
Male householder, no spouse	53	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	14	7.1%
Households with children under 18	17	8.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	26.9%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.9%	41.1%
Married	29.6%	44.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	6.5%
Divorced	7.4%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	34.2%
High school	14	19.2%
College / grad school	34	46.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Manufacturing 27.1%

Transportation & utilities 25.8%

Retail trade 14.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	27.1%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	20.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	16.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	469	100.0%
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)	469	100.0%
Born in same state	469	100.0%
Born in different state	371	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30818

What city is ZIP code 30818 in?

ZIP code 30818 is primarily assigned to Matthews, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30818 in?

ZIP code 30818 falls within Jefferson County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30818?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 30818 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 30818 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30818?

The median home value in ZIP code 30818 is $134,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 30818?

ZIP code 30818 has an estimated population of 469 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30818 in?

ZIP code 30818 observes the EST timezone.