Gay, GA
Data last updated April 26, 2026
Data last updated April 26, 2026
This data is based on ZIP code 30218.
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Gay ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +24% vs. avg. Meriwether Co. town
Gay's ZIP area supports 267 jobs across 34 businesses, with workers earning an average of $56K per year, 24% above the Meriwether County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.86 index), led by retail trade and construction. 94.1% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 7.9 people. Jobs grew 62.8% from the prior year while business count grew 17.2%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Meriwether Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
34 businesses by employee count. 94.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
7.9
employees per business
County avg: 12.1-35%
$125K
payroll per resident
$437K
payroll per business
Gay ZIP Area vs. Avg. Meriwether Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Gay ZIP | Avg. Meriwether Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 82 | 12 | 9.0x |
| Construction | 40 | 6 | 8.8x |
| Other Services | 36 | 5 | 9.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 30 | 4 | 9.9x |
| Healthcare | 23 | 3 | 10.1x |
| Admin Services | 21 | 3 | 9.3x |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2 | 9.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 | 2 | 9.9x |
| Professional Services | 13 | 2 | 8.6x |
| Transportation | 12 | 2 | 7.9x |
| Agriculture | 7 | 1 | 9.3x |
| Wholesale Trade | 7 | 1 | 9.3x |
| Information | 5 | 1 | 6.6x |
| Real Estate | 5 | 1 | 6.6x |
| Education | 3 | 0 | — |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 0 | — |