30256 ZIP Code — Meansville, GA

Pike County, Georgia

ZIP code 30256 is located in Meansville, Georgia, within Pike County. It covers approximately 35.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 470/678/770.

About ZIP code 30256

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 $168,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,125. 46% 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 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 30256 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,612

population

35.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30285 The Rock (4.9 mi) 30295 Zebulon (6 mi) 30258 Molena (7.9 mi) 30286 Thomaston (9.3 mi) 30204 Barnesville (10 mi) 30206 Concord (10 mi) 30292 Williamson (11 mi) 31097 Yatesville (11.9 mi) 30257 Milner (12.1 mi) 30224 Griffin (12.9 mi) 31016 Culloden (14.6 mi) 30293 Woodbury (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,612
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	231

Geography
Land area	35.64 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	33.0132
Longitude	-84.3160
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	470/678/770

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	39.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	22.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,612

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$88,125

Median household income

$33,323

Per capita income

$168,600

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

856

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

104

112

15–19

114

20–24

25–34

140

35–44

143

161

45–54

164

55–59

143

60–64

146

168

65–74

172

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	657	25.2%
18 and over	1,955	74.8%
65 and over	546	20.9%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Black or African American 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,537	96.8%
Black or African American	65	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%
Two or more races	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	39.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	34.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	22.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 29.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	29.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$88,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,600
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	32.3%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	67.7%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	49.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	57.6%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	597	68.3%
Cohabiting couple	22	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	110	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	145	16.6%
Households with children under 18	319	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	319	36.5%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	19.1%
Married	55.8%	57.1%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	5.5%
Divorced	2.6%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	9.5%
Kindergarten	36	6.0%
Elementary school	233	38.9%
High school	205	34.2%
College / grad school	68	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Construction 10.4%

Retail trade 8.6%

Public administration 7.1%

Professional & management 6.6%

Information 6.4%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 61.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,502	95.8%
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)	2,612	100.0%
Born in same state	2,592	99.2%
Born in different state	2,084	79.8%
Foreign born	20	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	417	16%
French	406	15.5%
Italian	239	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.3%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30256

What city is ZIP code 30256 in?

ZIP code 30256 is primarily assigned to Meansville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30256 in?

ZIP code 30256 falls within Pike County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30256 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 30256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30256 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 30256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 30256 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 30256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30256?

The median home value in ZIP code 30256 is $168,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 30256 in?

ZIP code 30256 observes the EST timezone.