30477 ZIP Code — Wadley, GA

Jefferson County, Georgia

ZIP code 30477 is located in Wadley, Georgia, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 73.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,836 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 30477

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 $70,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $40,642. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30477 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.

2,836

population

73.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wadley	Acceptable
Wadley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30413 Bartow (5.9 mi) 30434 Louisville (8.6 mi) 31049 Kite (11.6 mi) 30441 Midville (11.8 mi) 31018 Davisboro (13.8 mi) 31035 Harrison (15.4 mi) 31096 Wrightsville (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,836
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	73.09 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	32.8626
Longitude	-82.4455
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	61.2%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,836

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$40,642

Median household income

$25,857

Per capita income

$70,800

Median home value

$549

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,060

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

138

5–9

118

10–14

104

103

15–19

143

20–24

25–34

171

35–44

235

179

45–54

248

55–59

121

60–64

124

65–74

171

75–84

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	726	25.6%
18 and over	2,110	74.4%
65 and over	517	18.2%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 72.4%

White 20.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 3.4%

Two or more races 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,126	72.4%
White	606	20.6%
Hispanic or Latino	99	3.4%
Other race	99	3.4%
Two or more races	3	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	60.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	23.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$40,642

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.2%

$50k–$100k 41.8%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,800
Median rent / month	$549
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	43.1%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	81.4%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	334	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	60	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	110	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	515	50.5%
Households with children under 18	361	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	383	37.6%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.3%	28.0%
Married	43.0%	29.9%
Separated	0.7%	3.3%
Widowed	3.5%	21.4%
Divorced	9.4%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	10.4%
Kindergarten	41	5.2%
Elementary school	313	40.1%
High school	243	31.1%
College / grad school	103	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.5%

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Construction 9.8%

Retail trade 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	28.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	26.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,598	91.6%
Spanish	129	5.0%
Other Indo-European	129	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,715	95.7%
Born in same state	2,715	95.7%
Born in different state	2,480	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	121	4.3%
Not a US citizen	13	10.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	3.8%
Italian	67	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30477

What city is ZIP code 30477 in?

ZIP code 30477 is primarily assigned to Wadley, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30477 in?

ZIP code 30477 falls within Jefferson County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30477?

10% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 30477?

20% of residents in ZIP code 30477 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30477 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 30477 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30477?

The median home value in ZIP code 30477 is $70,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 30477 in?

ZIP code 30477 observes the EST timezone.