30456 ZIP Code — Sardis, GA

Burke County, Georgia

ZIP code 30456 is located in Sardis, Georgia, within Burke County. It covers approximately 71.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,990 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478/912.

About ZIP code 30456

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,083. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30456 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,990

population

71.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sardis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30426 Girard (7.8 mi) 30830 Waynesboro (14.7 mi) 29836 Martin (16.4 mi) 30467 Sylvania (16.6 mi) 30442 Millen (18.6 mi) 30442 Millen (18.6 mi) 30455 Rocky Ford (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,990
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	71.14 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	32.9753
Longitude	-81.7843
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478/912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	53.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	16.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,990

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$51,083

Median household income

$30,843

Per capita income

$87,500

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,023

Housing units

5.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

149

35–44

146

123

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	406	20.4%
18 and over	1,584	79.6%
65 and over	416	20.9%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.7%

Black or African American 38.1%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,207	60.7%
Black or African American	758	38.1%
Two or more races	25	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	53.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	16.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$51,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.0%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,500
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	53.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	46.8%
2 vehicles	19.7%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	83.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	324	32.6%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	409	41.2%
Female householder, no spouse	257	25.9%
Households with children under 18	181	18.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	356	35.9%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	28.9%
Married	43.5%	43.5%
Separated	0.2%	4.0%
Widowed	5.7%	18.3%
Divorced	27.7%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	5.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	7.7%
Kindergarten	21	7.0%
Elementary school	88	29.4%
High school	125	41.8%
College / grad school	42	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.2%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Other services 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Public administration 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Retail trade 2.6%

Professional & management 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.9%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	26.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	46.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	27.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	57.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,818	91.4%
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)	1,990	100.0%
Born in same state	1,983	99.6%
Born in different state	1,666	83.7%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	240	12.1%
Arab	184	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	145	7.3%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30456

What city is ZIP code 30456 in?

ZIP code 30456 is primarily assigned to Sardis, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30456 in?

ZIP code 30456 falls within Burke County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30456?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 30456 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 30456 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30456?

17% of residents in ZIP code 30456 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30456 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 30456 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 30456 in?

ZIP code 30456 observes the EST timezone.