30055 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30055, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30055 is a zip code in Jasper County, Morgan County, and Newton County, Georgia, which covers Eudora CCD, Rutledge CCD, and Mansfield, with a total population of 3,857 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 30055 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30055.

The estimated population of people living in 30055 is 3,857, with a median age of 42.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30055 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,857
+1.82%
+26.17%
2020
3,788
+10.37%
-
2019
3,432
+3.81%
-
2018
3,306
+8.15%
-
2017
3,057
 - -

Population of 30055 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30055 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.8%
94%
 -8.72%
Black/African American
2.8%
2.6%
 +7.69%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
9%
1.1%
 +718.18%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.9%
 -36.84%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30055 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 30055 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30055 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30055 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.9 -11.55% 40.5 -13.28% 50.5 +0.6%
2020 48.5 +16.87% 46.7 +8.1% 50.2 +27.09%
2019 41.5 +4.53% 43.2 +5.11% 39.5 +2.33%
2018 39.7 -1.73% 41.1 +1.23% 38.6 -3.98%
2017 40.4 - 40.6 - 40.2 -

The median age of the 30055 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 30055 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 243 -21% 250 -6.33% 178 227
10 to 19 188 +75.65% 309 -57% 366 165
20 to 29 106 +61.86% 127 +18.15% 188 144
30 to 39 154 +74.24% 114 +88.28% 284 247
40 to 49 212 +35.83% 205 -56.61% 279 101
50 to 59 205 +63.33% 213 +98.15% 344 439
60 to 69 158 +19.67% 186 +12.02% 187 205
70+ 174 +35.98% 213 +28.06% 229 274

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30055 zip code is $78,284.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 30055.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,323.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,462.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30055 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 30055, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 30055 is currently $86,278.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.53% of households in 30055 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 30055 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    24.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30055 is $31,209.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30055 by the total population of 30055.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30055 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30055 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.59%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30055 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30055 zip over the age of 16 is 3,016.

Of those people, a total of 52.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 30055 is 49.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 30055 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 95 24.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 171 70.20% 15.00%
25 to 29 years 161 85.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 351 93.20% 20.80%
35 to 44 years 377 79.80% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 607 56.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 359 25.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 152 24.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 392 24.70% 6.20%
75 years and over 351 33.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30055. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,617 51.70% 6.40%
Black or African American 109 13.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 13 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 166 71.70% 14.30%
Two or more races 104 91.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 259 79.20% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,605 51.90% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30055 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 30055 is 1,491, with median earnings of $41,063.00.

Women in 30055 are earning approximately 40.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,491 $41,063.00
Male 946 $52,360.00
Female 545 $20,949.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30055 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 120 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 87 $41,603.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00
Legal 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 209 $41,932.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $49,250.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $14,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00
Sales 124 $12,059.00
Office and Administrative Support 169 $30,096.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 180 $50,111.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 122 $51,970.00
Production 97 $26,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $72,109.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30055 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 30055.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 106 $60,833.00 14 $66,500.00
Business and Financial 82 $41,739.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $0.00 146 $45,529.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 7 $48,750.00
Healthcare Support 25 $0.00 9 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 52 $14,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $23,750.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 28 $60,455.00 96 $11,029.00
Office and Administrative Support 54 $93,500.00 115 $20,337.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 162 $50,611.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 122 $51,970.00 0 $0.00
Production 52 $31,875.00 45 $25,792.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $72,109.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,392 households in 30055, with an average household size of 2.77 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,144 families living in the 30055 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 30055:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 983 80 81 248
Average Household Size 3.15 1.83 3 1.49
Total Families 983 80 81 0
Average Household Size 3.15 1.78 2.51 0

Poverty

Of the 1,144 families living in 30055, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30055:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,599 housing units in 30055.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,392 87.05%
Vacant 207 12.95%

7.25% of the total 1,599 housing units in 30055 are rental units. This is approximately 116 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,249 are occupied by the owner - or 78.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30055 is $1,096.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30055 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    27
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    43
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    63
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30055 is $227,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30055 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    11
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    171
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    151
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    202
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    281
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    417
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30055. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30055 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    87
  • 1940 to 1949
    55
  • 1950 to 1959
    103
  • 1960 to 1969
    105
  • 1970 to 1979
    129
  • 1980 to 1989
    275
  • 1990 to 1999
    391
  • 2000 to 2009
    366
  • 2010 to 2013
    88
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 30055 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    55
  • 1 vehicle available
    187
  • 2 vehicles available
    549
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    601

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30055 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30055 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30055.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    11
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    70
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    62
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    154
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    338
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    127
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    232
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    46
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    18
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    155
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    188
  • 90 or more minutes
    62

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 30055 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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