30474 ZIP Code — Vidalia, GA

Toombs County, Georgia

ZIP code 30474 is located in Vidalia, Georgia, within Toombs County. It covers approximately 128.08 square miles and serves a population of 16,976 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 30474

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($51,580) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30474 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.

16,976

population

128.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vidalia	Acceptable
Vidalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30410 Ailey (5.1 mi) 30436 Lyons (8.2 mi) 30470 Tarrytown (8.6 mi) 30445 Mount Vernon (9.2 mi) 30473 Uvalda (12.3 mi) 30428 Glenwood (14.9 mi) 30457 Soperton (15.4 mi) 30420 Cobbtown (18.5 mi) 30421 Collins (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,976
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	279

Geography
Land area	128.08 sq mi
Water area	1.73 sq mi
Latitude	32.2060
Longitude	-82.4350
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	57.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	23.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

16,976

Population

133

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$51,580

Median household income

$32,884

Per capita income

$136,800

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

62.9%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

4,918

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

464

Under 5

527

401

5–9

455

770

10–14

875

778

15–19

885

458

20–24

520

1,017

25–34

1,155

1,024

35–44

1,164

846

45–54

961

354

55–59

403

557

60–64

632

756

65–74

859

392

75–84

445

130

85+

148

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,292	25.3%
18 and over	12,684	74.7%
65 and over	2,730	16.1%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.4%

Black or African American 26%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 3.4%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,356	57.4%
Black or African American	4,687	26%
Two or more races	1,090	6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,071	5.9%
Other race	619	3.4%
Asian	212	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	57.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	23.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$51,580

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,800
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	62.9%
Renter occupied	37.1%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	87.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,770	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	235	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	929	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,140	35.2%
Households with children under 18	2,104	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,017	33.2%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	32.8%
Married	50.8%	39.2%
Separated	1.4%	4.6%
Widowed	1.4%	11.5%
Divorced	8.3%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	304	6.4%
Kindergarten	215	4.5%
Elementary school	1,974	41.6%
High school	1,185	25.0%
College / grad school	1,067	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Retail trade 11.1%

Construction 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 39.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	23.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,019	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,985	94.2%
Spanish	756	4.7%
Other Indo-European	519	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	136	0.9%
Other languages	101	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,049	94.5%
Born in same state	15,855	93.4%
Born in different state	12,894	76.0%
Foreign born	194	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	927	5.5%
Not a US citizen	242	26.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,782	10.5%
Arab	1,716	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,626	9.6%
Polish	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30474

What city is ZIP code 30474 in?

ZIP code 30474 is primarily assigned to Vidalia, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30474 in?

ZIP code 30474 falls within Toombs County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30474?

20% of residents in ZIP code 30474 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30474 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 30474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30474?

The median home value in ZIP code 30474 is $136,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 30474?

ZIP code 30474 has an estimated population of 16,976 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30474 in?

ZIP code 30474 observes the EST timezone.