The ZIP Code 30728 is associated with the city of La Fayette in Georgia in Walker County in the U.S. An estimated 12.3% in this Georgia region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,848. Median househould income in this region is $41,478, while about 13% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 20,426.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 30728, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 30728 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 30728 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.3%), followed by Black or African American (7.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 30728 is $41,478, while the region's mean household income is $56,109. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,848. The per capita income in ZIP Code 30728 of $21,848 is approximately 29.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 13.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately40% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 30728 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.7% of 30728 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 30728, 80.2% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.3% in this Walker County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 30728 are older than average. The median age of 38.3 years in ZIP Code 30728 is approximately 0.52% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 30728 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 30728 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 30728, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Walker County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 30728, an estimated 18.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Walker County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
In 30728, 56.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.0 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 30728 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 30728 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.6% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 23.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.8% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 4.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 30728 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 39.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 30728 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.7% of adults 18 and older in this Walker County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 30728 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 84.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.1% of those 18 and above in 30728 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 30728 include obesity (38.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 52.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| Current smoking | 22.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.3% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 30728 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.85% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 30728 | 10.61¢/kWh | 10.32¢/kWh | 6.57¢/kWh |
| Georgia | 12.95¢/kWh | 11.03¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 30728 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.13 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.69 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.51 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.64 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.88 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 30728, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 30728 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Walker County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account | 1 |
| Written notification about debt | 1 |