30401 ZIP Code — Swainsboro, GA

Emanuel County, Georgia

ZIP code 30401 is located in Swainsboro, Georgia, within Emanuel County. It covers approximately 260.20 square miles and serves a population of 14,060 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 30401

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $49,292. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30401 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.

14,060

population

260.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swainsboro	Acceptable
Swainsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30471 Twin City (11.7 mi) 31002 Adrian (13.8 mi) 31049 Kite (14.6 mi) 30457 Soperton (16.5 mi) 30439 Metter (18.3 mi) 30441 Midville (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,060
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	260.20 sq mi
Water area	3.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.5550
Longitude	-82.3493
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	63.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	7.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,060

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$49,292

Median household income

$25,362

Per capita income

$85,200

Median home value

$737

Median monthly rent

49.5%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

3,253

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

491

Under 5

536

457

5–9

498

587

10–14

641

487

15–19

531

423

20–24

461

932

25–34

1,017

911

35–44

994

598

45–54

653

402

55–59

438

431

60–64

470

657

65–74

717

287

75–84

313

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,813	27.1%
18 and over	10,247	72.9%
65 and over	2,102	15.0%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.9%

Black or African American 36.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,560	51.9%
Black or African American	5,287	36.3%
Two or more races	829	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	517	3.5%
Other race	314	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	61	0.4%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	63.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	7.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$49,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,200
Median rent / month	$737
Owner occupied	49.5%
Renter occupied	50.5%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	81.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,919	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	438	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	763	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,928	38.2%
Households with children under 18	1,839	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,488	29.5%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	28.6%
Married	40.6%	34.1%
Separated	3.5%	4.4%
Widowed	3.9%	12.0%
Divorced	17.1%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	243	6.9%
Kindergarten	171	4.9%
Elementary school	1,675	47.8%
High school	893	25.5%
College / grad school	520	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Construction 7.9%

Professional & management 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 41.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	25.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	579	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,033	92.7%
Spanish	270	2.1%
Other Indo-European	246	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,627	96.9%
Born in same state	13,597	96.7%
Born in different state	11,070	78.7%
Foreign born	30	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	433	3.1%
Not a US citizen	39	9.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,036	14.5%
Italian	875	6.2%
French	586	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	0.4%
Irish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30401

What city is ZIP code 30401 in?

ZIP code 30401 is primarily assigned to Swainsboro, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30401 in?

ZIP code 30401 falls within Emanuel County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30401?

23% of residents in ZIP code 30401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30401?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 30401?

The median home value in ZIP code 30401 is $85,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 30401?

ZIP code 30401 has an estimated population of 14,060 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30401 in?

ZIP code 30401 observes the EST timezone.