30823 ZIP Code — Stapleton, GA

Jefferson County, Georgia

ZIP code 30823 is located in Stapleton, Georgia, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 71.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30823

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 $105,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $55,170. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,539

population

71.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stapleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30810 Gibson (6.8 mi) 30833 Wrens (6.9 mi) 30803 Avera (6.9 mi) 30818 Matthews (9.7 mi) 30808 Dearing (11.7 mi) 30828 Warrenton (14.3 mi) 30820 Mitchell (15 mi) 30805 Blythe (15.9 mi) 30905 Augusta (16.4 mi) 30434 Louisville (17 mi) 30814 Harlem (17.1 mi) 30816 Keysville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,539
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	71.67 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	33.2312
Longitude	-82.4617
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	44.1%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,539

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$55,170

Median household income

$29,839

Per capita income

$105,100

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

61.7%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

487

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	19.5%
18 and over	1,239	80.5%
65 and over	269	17.5%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.8%

Black or African American 18.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Two or more races 3.7%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,155	71.8%
Black or African American	297	18.5%
Hispanic or Latino	69	4.3%
Two or more races	59	3.7%
Other race	21	1.3%
Asian	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.8%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$55,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,100
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	61.7%
Renter occupied	38.3%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	57.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.1%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.8%
Electricity	68.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.8%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	149	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	81	13.6%
Households with children under 18	171	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	29.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	26.4%
Married	50.3%	54.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	8.6%
Divorced	11.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	4.3%
Elementary school	63	30.0%
High school	80	38.1%
College / grad school	58	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 12.4%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Public administration 6.3%

Professional & management 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Information 4.6%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	26.8%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 35.5%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 55.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	25.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	22.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,439	93.5%
Spanish	49	3.4%
Other Indo-European	42	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,461	94.9%
Born in same state	1,410	91.6%
Born in different state	1,115	72.4%
Foreign born	51	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	78	5.1%
Not a US citizen	35	44.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	234	15.2%
Italian	145	9.4%
French	117	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.5%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30823

What city is ZIP code 30823 in?

ZIP code 30823 is primarily assigned to Stapleton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30823 in?

ZIP code 30823 falls within Jefferson County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30823?

11% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 30823?

21% of residents in ZIP code 30823 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30823?

The median home value in ZIP code 30823 is $105,100.

Does ZIP code 30823 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 30823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 30823 in?

ZIP code 30823 observes the EST timezone.