30821 ZIP Code — Norwood, GA

Warren County, Georgia

ZIP code 30821 is located in Norwood, Georgia, within Warren County. It covers approximately 111.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,014 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30821

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 $58,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($41,284) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 30821 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,014
population
111.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Norwood Acceptable
Norwood Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
30631 Crawfordville (8.3 mi) 30828 Warrenton (9.7 mi) 31045 Jewell (11.5 mi) 30824 Thomson (12.8 mi) 30673 Washington (17.6 mi) 30820 Mitchell (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,014
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 301
Geography
Land area 111.10 sq mi
Water area 0.71 sq mi
Latitude 33.4900
Longitude -82.7382
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 51.8% 62.3% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 24.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.2% 12.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 6.2% 1.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,014
Population
9
People per sq mi
54.6
Median age
$41,284
Median household income
$26,910
Per capita income
$58,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
36.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
411
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
24
Under 5
37
36
5–9
55
18
10–14
28
16
15–19
26
7
20–24
12
12
25–34
19
41
35–44
64
50
45–54
77
30
55–59
47
81
60–64
125
68
65–74
106
4
75–84
7
9
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823723.4%
18 and over77776.6%
65 and over20920.6%
Median age54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.8%
White 35.2%
GroupCount%
Black or African American65764.8%
White35735.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.8% 62.3% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 24.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.2% 12.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 6.2% 1.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 14.4%
$10k–$15k 8.7%
$15k–$25k 4.9%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 29.1%
$50k–$75k 8.4%
$75k–$100k 7.9%
$100k–$150k 10.1%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
$200k+ 4.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k14.4%
$10k–$15k8.7%
$15k–$25k4.9%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k29.1%
$50k–$75k8.4%
$75k–$100k7.9%
$100k–$150k10.1%
$150k–$200k2.2%
$200k+4.9%
Median income$41,284

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.0%
$50k–$100k 22.6%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 0.8%
$200k–$300k 8.6%
$300k–$500k 7.0%
$500k–$1M 4.7%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$58,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied69.8%
Renter occupied30.2%
Vacant29.5%
Single-family detached56.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes42.5%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200917.2%
1990–199933.7%
1980–19895.0%
1970–197910.0%
1960–19699.2%
1950–19598.8%
1940–19490.2%
1939 or earlier15.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.1%
2 bedrooms19.0%
3 bedrooms60.2%
4 bedrooms16.9%
5+ bedrooms1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.3%
1 vehicle28.0%
2 vehicles40.2%
3 or more27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.6%
Electricity62.5%
Propane / LP gas29.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12132.9%
Cohabiting couple7420.1%
Male householder, no spouse6617.9%
Female householder, no spouse10729.1%
Households with children under 189425.5%
Households with seniors (65+)16845.7%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married11.9%48.4%
Married43.0%24.6%
Separated2.4%4.1%
Widowed28.0%13.3%
Divorced14.6%9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%
Some HS, no diploma 29.0%
HS graduate 24.2%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher60.7%
Bachelor's or higher12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5720.0%
Kindergarten3713.0%
Elementary school10035.1%
High school4315.1%
College / grad school4816.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%
Agriculture & mining 23.7%
Transportation & utilities 17.2%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Professional & management 8.0%
Other services 5.9%
Public administration 5.9%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Construction 1.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%
Retail trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.8%
Service25.5%
Sales & office11.6%
Natural resources & construction25.5%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.2%
Government11.9%
Self-employed5.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.6%
Carpool1.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)34.5

Poverty

All people 36.3%
Under 18 years 68.7%
18 and over 26.6%
Married-couple families 6.6%
Female-led households 67.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.1%
Retirement income35.3%
Supplemental Security7.1%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP24.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.1%
High blood pressure50.0%
High cholesterol39.3%
Diabetes19.5%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke5.9%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis34.3%
Kidney disease4.8%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.8%
Binge drinking11.6%
No physical activity36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.4%
Depression19.9%
Fair or poor health26.4%
Poor mental health16.7%
Poor physical health15.8%
No health insurance25.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.2%
Visited dentist46.7%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss25.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans415.3%
Disability%
Any disability26.2%
Under 189.3%
18–64 years28.5%
65 and over39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.9%
Public insurance56.1%
No insurance4.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only95394.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,014100.0%
Born in same state99898.4%
Born in different state91690.3%
Foreign born161.6%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab11711.5%
French424.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian151.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.3%
Internet access72.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30821

What city is ZIP code 30821 in?

ZIP code 30821 is primarily assigned to Norwood, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30821 in?

ZIP code 30821 falls within Warren County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30821?

36% of residents in ZIP code 30821 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30821 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 30821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30821?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30821?

The median home value in ZIP code 30821 is $58,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 30821 in?

ZIP code 30821 observes the EST timezone.

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