30820 ZIP Code — Mitchell, GA

Glascock County, Georgia

ZIP code 30820 is located in Mitchell, Georgia, within Glascock County. It covers approximately 92.80 square miles and serves a population of 845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30820

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $73,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,250. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 30820 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

845

population

92.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30820 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30820

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30820. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mitchell	Acceptable
Mitchell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31094 Warthen (7.8 mi) 31045 Jewell (8.1 mi) 30810 Gibson (8.2 mi) 30803 Avera (10.8 mi) 30828 Warrenton (13.8 mi) 30823 Stapleton (15 mi) 31018 Davisboro (16.1 mi) 31087 Sparta (17.8 mi) 31082 Sandersville (18.2 mi) 30821 Norwood (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	845
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	92.80 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	33.2120
Longitude	-82.7194
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	69.7%	56.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	30.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

845

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$42,250

Median household income

$23,278

Per capita income

$73,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

527

Housing units

7.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	139	16.4%
18 and over	706	83.6%
65 and over	197	23.3%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Black or African American 18.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	683	80.8%
Black or African American	156	18.5%
Two or more races	4	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	56.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	30.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
Median income	$42,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 46.6%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	32.0%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	0.3%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.7%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	62.1%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	8.4%
2 vehicles	52.0%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	38	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	129	34.0%
Female householder, no spouse	83	21.9%
Households with children under 18	50	13.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	38.5%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.8%	30.9%
Married	29.8%	43.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	13.1%
Divorced	14.6%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	9.4%
Elementary school	66	51.6%
High school	34	26.6%
College / grad school	16	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 13.0%

Public administration 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Construction 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Information 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.4%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	31.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 32.9%

Under 18 years 56.1%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	35.0%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	818	96.8%
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)	845	100.0%
Born in same state	845	100.0%
Born in different state	720	85.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	11.5%
Italian	51	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	5.7%
Polish	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30820

What city is ZIP code 30820 in?

ZIP code 30820 is primarily assigned to Mitchell, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30820 in?

ZIP code 30820 falls within Glascock County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30820?

33% of residents in ZIP code 30820 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30820?

7% 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 30820 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 30820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30820?

The median home value in ZIP code 30820 is $73,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 30820 in?

ZIP code 30820 observes the EST timezone.