30746 ZIP Code — Sugar Valley, GA

Gordon County, Georgia

ZIP code 30746 is located in Sugar Valley, Georgia, within Gordon County. It covers approximately 21.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30746

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,800.

Median household income is $80,769. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 30746 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,320

population

21.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30746 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30746

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30746. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sugar Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30701 Calhoun (7.1 mi) 30735 Resaca (7.9 mi) 30105 Armuchee (9.7 mi) 30733 Plainville (11.5 mi) 30720 Dalton (12.8 mi) 30740 Rocky Face (13 mi) 30728 La Fayette (14.3 mi) 30747 Summerville (15.3 mi) 30103 Adairsville (15.3 mi) 30753 Trion (15.4 mi) 30721 Dalton (16.3 mi) 30705 Chatsworth (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,320
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	21.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.5749
Longitude	-85.0279
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	45.7%	50.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	16.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,320

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$80,769

Median household income

$29,261

Per capita income

$206,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

484

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

132

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	285	21.6%
18 and over	1,035	78.4%
65 and over	344	26.1%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,320	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	50.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	16.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	24.9%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
Median income	$80,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 34.7%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	26.2%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.7%
3 bedrooms	70.5%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	58.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	71	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	81	17.2%
Households with children under 18	94	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	44.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	11.9%
Married	66.0%	66.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	14.9%
Divorced	12.6%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	22	7.5%
Elementary school	184	63.0%
High school	42	14.4%
College / grad school	44	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.1%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Construction 13.9%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Information 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.5%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,269	96.1%
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)	1,320	100.0%
Born in same state	1,320	100.0%
Born in different state	993	75.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	393	29.8%
French	154	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	127	9.6%
Norwegian	67	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30746

What city is ZIP code 30746 in?

ZIP code 30746 is primarily assigned to Sugar Valley, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30746 in?

ZIP code 30746 falls within Gordon County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 30746 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 30746 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 30746 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 30746 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30746?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 30746 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 30746 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 30746 in?

ZIP code 30746 observes the EST timezone.