30731 ZIP Code — Menlo, GA

Chattooga County, Georgia

ZIP code 30731 is located in Menlo, Georgia, within Chattooga County. It covers approximately 83.35 square miles and serves a population of 2,421 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30731

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 $133,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $45,909. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 30731 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,421

population

83.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Menlo	Acceptable
Menlo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35984 Mentone (6.7 mi) 35989 Valley Head (9.6 mi) 30753 Trion (9.8 mi) 30747 Summerville (11.9 mi) 35981 Ider (12.6 mi) 30738 Rising Fawn (13 mi) 30707 Chickamauga (13.7 mi) 35978 Henagar (14.6 mi) 30728 La Fayette (15.1 mi) 30730 Lyerly (15.9 mi) 35973 Gaylesville (16.8 mi) 35979 Higdon (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,421
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	83.35 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	34.5970
Longitude	-85.4703
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	53.3%	61.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	26.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	11.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.7%	0.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,421

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$45,909

Median household income

$27,096

Per capita income

$133,900

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

1,127

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

143

5–9

138

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

171

35–44

164

107

45–54

104

55–59

106

60–64

103

206

65–74

199

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	650	26.8%
18 and over	1,771	73.2%
65 and over	574	23.7%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,383	97.5%
Two or more races	34	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	23	0.9%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	61.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	26.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	11.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.7%	0.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$45,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,900
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.3%
Electricity	72.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	329	30.0%
Female householder, no spouse	411	37.5%
Households with children under 18	296	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	455	41.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	17.1%
Married	44.4%	50.3%
Separated	0.0%	5.8%
Widowed	10.1%	16.8%
Divorced	10.2%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.0%
Kindergarten	103	18.0%
Elementary school	318	55.6%
High school	47	8.2%
College / grad school	87	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.1%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Public administration 13.4%

Construction 11.7%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Professional & management 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Retail trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Other services 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.1%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 35.7%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 51.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,225	91.9%
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)	2,418	99.9%
Born in same state	2,418	99.9%
Born in different state	1,708	70.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	894	36.9%
French	464	19.2%
Italian	183	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.5%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30731

What city is ZIP code 30731 in?

ZIP code 30731 is primarily assigned to Menlo, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30731 in?

ZIP code 30731 falls within Chattooga County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30731?

20% of residents in ZIP code 30731 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30731 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 30731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30731?

The median home value in ZIP code 30731 is $133,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30731?

The median household income in ZIP code 30731 is $45,909, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30731 in?

ZIP code 30731 observes the EST timezone.