30734 ZIP Code — Ranger, GA

Gordon County, Georgia

ZIP code 30734 is located in Ranger, Georgia, within Gordon County. It covers approximately 76.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,971 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30734

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 $194,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,917. Poverty affects 18% 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30734 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,971

population

76.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ranger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30139 Fairmount (6.7 mi) 30175 Talking Rock (9.9 mi) 30171 Rydal (12.1 mi) 30735 Resaca (12.6 mi) 30183 Waleska (15 mi) 30701 Calhoun (15 mi) 30540 Ellijay (15.3 mi) 30540 Ellijay (15.3 mi) 30705 Chatsworth (15.3 mi) 30143 Jasper (15.5 mi) 30103 Adairsville (17.8 mi) 30184 White (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,971
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	76.68 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	34.5330
Longitude	-84.6881
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	55.7%	50.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	16.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,971

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$52,917

Median household income

$28,115

Per capita income

$194,400

Median home value

$1,281

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,162

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

126

116

5–9

123

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

223

35–44

236

205

45–54

217

55–59

124

60–64

131

220

65–74

233

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	670	22.6%
18 and over	2,301	77.4%
65 and over	658	22.1%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,828	94.8%
Two or more races	73	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.4%
Other race	12	0.4%
Black or African American	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	50.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	16.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 24.2%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	24.2%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$52,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 12.4%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,400
Median rent / month	$1,281
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	34.8%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	49.0%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	48.8%
Propane / LP gas	44.1%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	666	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	136	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	315	27.2%
Households with children under 18	333	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	425	36.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	21.3%
Married	67.4%	53.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.7%	12.6%
Divorced	10.4%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.2%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	14.9%
Kindergarten	11	1.8%
Elementary school	339	55.0%
High school	69	11.2%
College / grad school	105	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Other services 7.5%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Information 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Retail trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 43.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	22.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,727	91.8%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,945	99.1%
Born in same state	2,932	98.7%
Born in different state	2,235	75.2%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.9%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	503	16.9%
Italian	219	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	173	5.8%
English	169	5.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30734

What city is ZIP code 30734 in?

ZIP code 30734 is primarily assigned to Ranger, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30734 in?

ZIP code 30734 falls within Gordon County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30734 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 30734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30734?

18% of residents in ZIP code 30734 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30734?

The median home value in ZIP code 30734 is $194,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 30734?

ZIP code 30734 has an estimated population of 2,971 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30734 in?

ZIP code 30734 observes the EST timezone.