30824 ZIP Code
Thomson, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30824 |
| City/Town: | Thomson |
| County: | McDuffie |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,446 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,540 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,346 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,428 |
| Median Home Value: | $144,100 |
| Land Area: | 191.7 sq miles
496.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5130, -82.5149 |
Population Information (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,446 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,271 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,175 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,067 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,097 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,369 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,148 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 995 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,025 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,938 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,067 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,331 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,289 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,076 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 704 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 340 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $144,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $845 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,428 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,601 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 827 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,314 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,287 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,770 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 362 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,219 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,513 | 38.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,293 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 930 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,296 | 11.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,157 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30824 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,540 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,810 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,648 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,346 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,024 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,646 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 378 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,628 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,156 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,243 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 230 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,892 | 51.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,853 | 45.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 223 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 444 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 317 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 685 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 251 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 115 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 309 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30824 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 309 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 359 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 648 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 758 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 852 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,426 | 21.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 632 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 940 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 488 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 189 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30824 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,573 | 86.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 469 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 460 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30824 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 226 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 534 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,201 | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 145 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 811 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 434 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 441 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 594 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,148 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 590 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 226 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 195 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,500 | 88.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,730 | 55.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,696 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,700 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30824 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,035 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,360 | 35.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,496 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 319 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 95 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,110 | 16.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30824 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,931 | 66.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 46 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 238 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 72 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 120 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 333 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 150 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,538 | 20.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30824 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 456 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,068 | 14.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,266 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,397 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,464 | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 805 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 588 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 81 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 284 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30824 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 258 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,586 | 21.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,956 | 53.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,360 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 213 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30824 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,864 | 28.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 508 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,182 | 63.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 44 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30824 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 377 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,948 | 29.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,465 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,811 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30824 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 617 | 14.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 770 | 17.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 836 | 19.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 701 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 748 | 17.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 494 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30824 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,300 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $396 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $845 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,601 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,878 | 43.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 758 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,098 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,416 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,888 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,190 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30824 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,364 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,445 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,042 | 47.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 220 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 543 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,503 | 39.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30824 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,021 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 332 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 157 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,777 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,047 | 26.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 708 | 17.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,222 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,105 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,200 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,117 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 177 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 955 | 45.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 985 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30824 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,860 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,345 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 463 | 34.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 879 | 65.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 431 | 32.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30824 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,072 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 211 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 374 | 177.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 374 | 177.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 374 | 177.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 22 | 10.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 254 | 120.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 4.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30824 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,379 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,623 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 756 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 552 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 204 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30824 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,601 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,757 | 87.2% | 89.4% |
Thomson, GA30824