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Metter, GA

City in Candler County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30439.

Population

3,989

Land area

7.5sq mi

People per sq mi

531

ZIP codes

1

Metter and its ZIP codes

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Metter at a glance

  • Metter is about 2.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $35,759 a year, 54% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 (48% below Georgia) and median rent is $585 a month.

Local data for Metter, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Metter, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$35,759

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$156,300

Median rent

$585/mo

Homeownership

48.0%

Bachelor's or higher

16.1%

Median age

44.8

Average commute

21.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (305), German Americans (256), Mexican Americans (209).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Candler County. PPP loans are for Metter.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$45,123

3,189 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$44,664

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$65.1M

FY 2026, $5,933 per person

PPP loans

$16.4M

470 loans, 2,380 jobs reported

Candler County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Metter, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.8%
  • Carpooled11.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Metter, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

196

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

16

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 39°F

47.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Metter, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.3%

U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts

Diabetes

18.9%

U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

17.8%

U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts

ZIP codes in Metter

1 in or overlapping Metter. Population shown

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Cities near Metter

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PulaskiTown6.1 mi0.8
CobbtownCity9.1 mi0.7
StillmoreCity9.6 mi3.1
RegisterTown11 mi0.8
PortalTown13 mi2
Twin CityCity14 mi3.6
CollinsCity15 mi1
Oak ParkTown15 mi7.1
ManassasCity16 mi0.8
StatesboroCity17 mi15
BellvilleCity17 mi1
OhoopeeCensus-designated place17 mi0.2
GarfieldCity18 mi0.8
NunezCity18 mi1.3
HaganCity18 mi2
ClaxtonCity18 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Metter, GA in?
Metter is in Candler County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Metter, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Metter include 30439.
What is the population of Metter, GA?
About 3,989 people live in Metter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Metter?
Nearby places include Pulaski (6.1 mi), Cobbtown (9.1 mi), Stillmore (9.6 mi), Register (11 mi), Portal (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023