30668 ZIP Code — Tignall, GA

Wilkes County, Georgia

ZIP code 30668 is located in Tignall, Georgia, within Wilkes County. It covers approximately 144.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,543 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30668

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 $108,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $53,417. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30668 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,543

population

144.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tignall	Acceptable
Tignall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30673 Washington (9.7 mi) 29840 Mount Carmel (14.1 mi) 30660 Rayle (15.3 mi) 29628 Calhoun Falls (16.3 mi) 30627 Carlton (16.5 mi) 30817 Lincolnton (16.8 mi) 30635 Elberton (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,543
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	317

Geography
Land area	144.80 sq mi
Water area	9.19 sq mi
Latitude	33.8818
Longitude	-82.6739
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	50.1%	57.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	31.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	9.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,543

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$53,417

Median household income

$22,408

Per capita income

$108,600

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,133

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

162

10–14

121

15–19

20–24

144

25–34

107

218

35–44

162

146

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

116

140

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	735	28.9%
18 and over	1,808	71.1%
65 and over	532	20.9%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.7%

Black or African American 40.5%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,409	54.7%
Black or African American	1,045	40.5%
Two or more races	83	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.4%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	57.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	31.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	9.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$53,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,600
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	37.0%
Single-family detached	58.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	28.6%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.0%
Electricity	63.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	538	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	122	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	238	26.0%
Households with children under 18	363	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	373	40.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	25.5%
Married	51.9%	55.2%
Separated	0.3%	1.9%
Widowed	2.2%	14.4%
Divorced	13.3%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 18.2%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	5.7%
Kindergarten	31	4.3%
Elementary school	374	51.8%
High school	142	19.7%
College / grad school	134	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Construction 16.1%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Professional & management 9.0%

Retail trade 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	49.2%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	21.5%
Uninsured under 19	45.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,396	94.2%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,528	99.4%
Born in same state	2,515	98.9%
Born in different state	2,150	84.5%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.6%
Not a US citizen	9	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	7.7%
French	196	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	3.5%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	69.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30668

What city is ZIP code 30668 in?

ZIP code 30668 is primarily assigned to Tignall, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30668 in?

ZIP code 30668 falls within Wilkes County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30668?

13% 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 30668 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 30668 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30668?

The median home value in ZIP code 30668 is $108,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 30668?

Health data for ZIP code 30668 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 30668 in?

ZIP code 30668 observes the EST timezone.