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Burke County
Waynesboro, GA
30830
30830 ZIP Code — Waynesboro, GA
Burke County, Georgia
ZIP code 30830 is located in
Waynesboro ,
Georgia ,
within Burke County .
It covers approximately 375.50 square miles and serves a population of
14,388 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 706/762 .
About ZIP code 30830
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 $145,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($52,202) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 19% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 30830 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
14,388
Population density
38 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
375.50 sq mi
Water area
3.27 sq mi
Latitude
33.0899
Longitude
-81.9991
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
706/762
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
53.8%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
26.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
16.1%
21.2%
Over $200k
5.3%
4.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$52,202
Median household income
$145,800
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 4,040 28.1% 18 and over 10,348 71.9% 65 and over 2,087 14.5% Median age 35.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51.7%
Group Count % Black or African American 7,560 51.7% White 6,087 41.6% Two or more races 544 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 239 1.6% Asian 122 0.8% Other race 75 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.0%
53.8%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
26.1%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
16.1%
21.2%
Over $200k
5.3%
4.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.7% $10k–$15k 8.3% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 6.4% $35k–$50k 15.8% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 8.3% $100k–$150k 16.7% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 7.0% Median income $52,202
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $145,800 Median rent / month $826 Owner occupied 63.6% Renter occupied 36.4% Vacant 18.8% Single-family detached 61.9% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 21.4% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.7% 2000–2009 11.3% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 16.1% 1970–1979 25.3% 1960–1969 10.1% 1950–1959 5.4% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 4.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 4.8% 2 bedrooms 21.9% 3 bedrooms 52.0% 4 bedrooms 19.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.5% 1 vehicle 34.2% 2 vehicles 29.1% 3 or more 28.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 14.1% Electricity 80.0% Propane / LP gas 5.3% Wood 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,158 44.7% Cohabiting couple 89 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 722 14.9% Female householder, no spouse 1,863 38.6% Households with children under 18 1,789 37.0% Households with seniors (65+) 1,586 32.8% Average household size 2.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.8% 35.3% Married 51.0% 42.9% Separated 1.5% 1.5% Widowed 3.7% 10.2% Divorced 7.0% 10.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 21.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 385 8.8% Kindergarten 127 2.9% Elementary school 2,070 47.6% High school 984 22.6% College / grad school 785 18.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
17.7%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Public administration
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.1% Service 20.5% Sales & office 16.8% Natural resources & construction 12.6% Production & transportation 26.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.2% Government 13.7% Self-employed 5.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.2% Carpool 6.7% Public transit 0.7% Walk 1.0% Work from home 9.3% Other means 3.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
39.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.4% Retirement income 24.3% Supplemental Security 6.7% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 19.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.7% High blood pressure 41.8% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.5% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 32.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.4% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 17.6% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 24.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.4% Visited dentist 49.4% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 23.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,044 10.1%
Disability % Any disability 12.4% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 12.4% 65 and over 27.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.0% Public insurance 39.7% No insurance 9.4% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 13,510 93.9% Spanish 141 1.0% Other Indo-European 100 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 14 0.1% Other languages 27 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 14,070 97.8% Born in same state 13,887 96.5% Born in different state 11,213 77.9% Foreign born 183 1.3% Naturalized citizen 318 2.2% Not a US citizen 178 56.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 851 5.9% French 737 5.1% Arab 570 4%
Ancestry Count % English 143 1% Polish 52 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.6% Internet access 95.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30830
What city is ZIP code 30830 in?
ZIP code 30830 is primarily assigned to Waynesboro, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30830 in?
ZIP code 30830 falls within Burke County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30830?
17% of residents in ZIP code 30830 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 30830 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 30830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30830?
The median home value in ZIP code 30830 is $145,800.
Does ZIP code 30830 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 30830 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 30830 in?
ZIP code 30830 observes the EST timezone.
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