30285 ZIP Code — The Rock, GA

Upson County, Georgia

ZIP code 30285 is located in The Rock, Georgia, within Upson County. It covers approximately 16.02 square miles and serves a population of 920 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/478.

About ZIP code 30285

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 $163,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,469. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30285 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

920

population

16.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
The Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30256 Meansville (4.9 mi) 30204 Barnesville (6.5 mi) 31097 Yatesville (7.7 mi) 30295 Zebulon (8.9 mi) 30286 Thomaston (9.8 mi) 30257 Milner (10.6 mi) 31016 Culloden (11.5 mi) 30258 Molena (12.4 mi) 30224 Griffin (14.2 mi) 30206 Concord (14.7 mi) 30292 Williamson (14.9 mi) 31029 Forsyth (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	920
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	293

Geography
Land area	16.02 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	32.9927
Longitude	-84.2350
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	58.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	13.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

920

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$75,469

Median household income

$24,596

Per capita income

$163,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

274

Housing units

7.6%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	228	24.8%
18 and over	692	75.2%
65 and over	100	10.9%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Black or African American 13.5%

Group	Count	%
White	796	86.5%
Black or African American	124	13.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	58.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	13.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.6%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
Median income	$75,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	11.7%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	32.4%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.7%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	45.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	55.0%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	28	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	21	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	50	20.1%
Households with children under 18	98	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	29.3%
Average household size	3.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	21.1%
Married	45.3%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.7%
Widowed	7.1%	11.9%
Divorced	7.3%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 62.9%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	200	77.2%
High school	49	18.9%
College / grad school	10	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 24.9%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Construction 14.5%

Professional & management 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Wholesale trade 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.6%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	19.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	900	97.8%
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)	920	100.0%
Born in same state	913	99.2%
Born in different state	815	88.6%
Foreign born	7	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	76	8.3%
Italian	60	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30285

What city is ZIP code 30285 in?

ZIP code 30285 is primarily assigned to The Rock, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30285 in?

ZIP code 30285 falls within Upson County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30285?

8% 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 30285 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 30285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30285?

The median home value in ZIP code 30285 is $163,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 30285?

ZIP code 30285 has an estimated population of 920 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30285 in?

ZIP code 30285 observes the EST timezone.