30450 ZIP Code — Portal, GA

Bulloch County, Georgia

ZIP code 30450 is located in Portal, Georgia, within Bulloch County. It covers approximately 56.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 30450

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 $94,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $53,036. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 30450 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.

2,284

population

56.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30450 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30450

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30450. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portal	Acceptable
Portal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30425 Garfield (7.1 mi) 30471 Twin City (12 mi) 30460 Statesboro (12.3 mi) 30458 Statesboro (12.6 mi) 30455 Rocky Ford (12.8 mi) 30439 Metter (13 mi) 30461 Statesboro (13.9 mi) 30442 Millen (16.4 mi) 30442 Millen (16.4 mi) 30452 Register (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,284
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	56.30 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	32.5525
Longitude	-81.9427
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	52.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	15.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,284

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$53,036

Median household income

$25,661

Per capita income

$94,300

Median home value

$974

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

24.9%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

684

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

190

35–44

214

149

45–54

169

55–59

108

60–64

122

65–74

112

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	472	20.7%
18 and over	1,812	79.3%
65 and over	381	16.7%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

Black or African American 30.3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,463	62.9%
Black or African American	706	30.3%
Two or more races	55	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	43	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	1.8%
Other race	17	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	52.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	15.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 16.0%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	16.0%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$53,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 38.0%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,300
Median rent / month	$974
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	27.5%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	83.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	324	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	83	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	104	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	294	36.5%
Households with children under 18	299	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	38.4%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	29.3%
Married	44.7%	35.1%
Separated	6.0%	3.6%
Widowed	4.5%	17.7%
Divorced	11.7%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 24.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.4%
Kindergarten	19	3.6%
Elementary school	104	19.9%
High school	247	47.2%
College / grad school	125	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.9%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 8.8%

Other services 7.5%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 24.9%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	19.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	15.9%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,188	95.8%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,267	99.3%
Born in same state	2,258	98.9%
Born in different state	1,850	81.0%
Foreign born	9	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.7%
Not a US citizen	10	58.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	178	7.8%
Arab	176	7.7%
Italian	102	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30450

What city is ZIP code 30450 in?

ZIP code 30450 is primarily assigned to Portal, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30450 in?

ZIP code 30450 falls within Bulloch County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30450 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 30450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30450?

25% of residents in ZIP code 30450 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30450?

The median home value in ZIP code 30450 is $94,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 30450?

ZIP code 30450 has an estimated population of 2,284 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30450 in?

ZIP code 30450 observes the EST timezone.