ZIP Code 30442 in Millen, GA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Millen, Georgia
City Alias:Perkins
Names to Avoid:
Birdsville, Butts, Emmalane, Scarboro, Thrift
Counties:Jenkins County[Primary]
Burke County
Screven County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:01:16 PM
Population:8,515 [See All]
Area Code:478
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.7835, -82.0079
Land Area:353.461 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30442 has 8,515 residents and 3,175 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 42.7 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.1% male and 44.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.1%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (41.8%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:8,515Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:8,484Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:7,150Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:24.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$36,385Source: Census ACS
Households:3,175Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$82,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.39Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,9627,0127,3057,3087,3637,7197,8957,6177,8878,2398,5958,3488,484
Decennial Census7,698------------------8,515------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.7

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 45.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2152482672313033583363433203322973593492822131287833
Female18821320921619621621121421120724129530627225116290125
Total403461476447499574547557531539538654655554464290168158
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,52152.54%
Black:3,55841.35%
Hispanic:*2963.44%
Asian:120.14%
American Indian:340.40%
Hawaiian:50.06%
Other:1792.08%
Total:8,605100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,69255.10%40.6 years
Females:3,82344.90%45.9 years
Total:8,515100%42.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,26497.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:80.09%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:350.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1772.50%
Total Population:8,484100%
Total Native Population:8,27297.50%
Total Foreign-born Population:2122.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $36,385, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,508 (46.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,871. Family households earn a median of $51,417 versus $22,449 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,968). By gender, male median income is $34,309 and female is $27,284, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,025 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.5%, which is far less than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$24,877$26,117$25,047$27,403$23,400$24,393$26,677$26,961$27,514$25,833$29,121$31,579$36,385
Median Family Income$24,993$26,964$26,808$31,136$26,910$37,022$36,693$39,646$39,029$38,538$45,681$47,532$51,417
Median NonFamily Income$19,127$20,145$16,610$17,320$17,223$16,259$17,769$18,378$19,029$14,594$21,958$22,659$22,449
Median Male Income$38,110$32,098$33,558$38,094$31,130$31,096$30,268$30,924$28,661$26,833$28,584$34,439$34,309
Median Female Income$22,964$22,611$21,427$23,915$23,004$28,967$26,923$27,436$26,214$26,496$25,735$28,149$27,284
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,98842.28%
Unemployed:1542.18%
Not In Labor Force:3,92655.55%
Total:7,068100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:89129.82%
Service:35811.98%
Sales and Office:75825.37%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2438.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:73824.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,988100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $82,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $13,800 (20.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,300. The median gross rent is $666, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $169 (34.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $87. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.46% (23.57% with a mortgage, 76.43% free-and-clear) and renters 14.54% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.02%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$68,700$66,800$62,800$61,400$52,400$57,400$60,000$65,100$75,200$59,700$78,100$82,400$82,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:13330.16%
$500 to $999:14232.20%
$1,000 to $1,499:153.40%
$1,500 to $1,999:255.67%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:12628.57%
Total:441100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$497$499$505$566$505$503$540$547$579$600$639$672$666
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):61120.15%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,98165.31%
Renter Occupied:44114.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,033100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,03368.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,36431.02%
Total Housing Units:4,397100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,80063.68%
Multi-Family Units:3407.73%
Other Units:1,25728.59%
Total Housing Units:4,397100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 6.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 80.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 45.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 21.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 12.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.36%). College enrollment is 15.55%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4186.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:86713.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,83544.15%
Some college, no degree:1,36321.23%
Associate's degree:4937.68%
Bachelor's degree:1943.02%
Graduate or professional degree:2513.91%
Total:6,421100%
High school or higher:5,13679.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4456.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,36940.87%
Public Insurance:3,39741.21%
No Insurance:1,47817.93%
Total:8,244100%
Has Health Insurance:6,76682.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty33.5%28.9%27.5%28.5%33.8%24.9%25.9%23.8%22.7%29.7%23.4%23.9%21.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1348.04%
Kindergarten:1136.78%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):83950.36%
High school (grades 9-12):32119.27%
College or graduate school:25915.55%
Total:1,666100%
Early Childhood:24714.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,27376.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30442 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 115 business establishments, employing about 1,177 people with an annual payroll of $48,933,000. USPS data shows 3,069 residential mailboxes and 166 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,069Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:166Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,663Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,867Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:29Source: USPS
# of Businesses:115Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,915,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$48,933,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,177Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30442 is located in Jenkins County, Georgia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Georgia's 12nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 30442. It covers 353.461 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.088 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:353.461 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:5.088 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8185.27 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1351520Source: Census
Place Name:Millen city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30445 | | 30441

Schools in ZIP Code 30442


ZIP Code 30442 is in the Jenkins County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jenkins County High School 433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
District: Jenkins County School District
Jenkins County Elementary School 433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
District: Jenkins County School District
Jenkins County Middle School 433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
District: Jenkins County School District
Faith Christian Academy 726 Ga Hwy 24 S
Waynesboro, GA 30830
District: Private SchoolNearby
Edmund Burke Academy 403 Hwy 56 S
Waynesboro,, GA 30830
District: Private SchoolNearby
Community Christian 603 E Ogeechee St
Sylvania, GA 30467
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30442


East Georgia State College 131 College Circle
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Southern University 1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30460-8126
Type: Post Secondary
Ogeechee Technical College One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd
Statesboro, GA 30458
Type: Post Secondary
East Georgia State College - Statesboro 10449 US Highway 301 South
Statesboro, GA 30458-3240
Type: Post Secondary
Augusta Technical College 3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
Type: Post Secondary
University Of South Carolina-Salkehatchie 465 James Brandt Blvd
Allendale, SC 29810-0617
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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