PlainZIP

Marietta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30008

Cobb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,822
1,218/sq mi
$74,877
Median income
$307,600
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marietta pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1,218
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30008 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, with 29,822 residents across 24.5 square miles, a density of 1,218 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,877 (6% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,754. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $307,600 (28% above the state average), median rent at $1,507 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cobb County, letting you compare 30008 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 30008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marietta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30008.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30008, Marietta, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,822

Population

24.5

Area (sq mi)

1,218

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30008?

34.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

26.4%

Foreign-Born

White 21.6%
African American 39.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$74,877

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$30,754

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30008 ranks nationally

Marietta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,877 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,441

Total Housing Units

11,705

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$307,600

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,507

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30008 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 170
2021 +16.3% 197
2022 +28.2% 253
2023 +3.5% 262
2024 +6.1% 278

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 325 business establishments in ZIP 30008, employing approximately 2,321 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,819,000.

325

Businesses

2,321

Employees

$100.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 16.6%
Other services (except public administration) 48 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 36 11.1%
Retail trade 34 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.1%
Finance and insurance 10 3.1%
Wholesale trade 8 2.5%
Manufacturing 7 2.1%
Information 5 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 30008 vs 30064 →

ZIP 30008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30008 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30008 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30064 Marietta, GA 46,076 3.4 mi
30060 Marietta, GA 34,562 3.2 mi
30082 Smyrna, GA 25,905 4.2 mi
30106 Austell, GA 20,300 4.7 mi
30080 Smyrna, GA 49,905 5.3 mi
30168 Austell, GA 24,241 7.8 mi
30126 Mableton, GA 37,088 6.0 mi
30127 Powder Springs, GA 60,347 6.3 mi
30144 Kennesaw, GA 52,252 9.7 mi
30339 Atlanta, GA 18,304 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cobb County

30062 standard
Marietta, GA
Pop: 62,136
30127 standard
Powder Springs, GA
Pop: 60,347
30101 standard
Acworth, GA
Pop: 54,373
30066 standard
Marietta, GA
Pop: 52,936
30144 standard
Kennesaw, GA
Pop: 52,252
30080 standard
Smyrna, GA
Pop: 49,905

Related Areas

Cobb County Marietta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30008 in? ▼
ZIP code 30008 (Marietta) is located in Cobb County, Georgia. Cobb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cobb-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30008? ▼
ZIP code 30008 in Marietta, GA has a population of 29,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30008 is $74,877, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30008 is $307,600, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30008 is African American at 39.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30008? ▼
ZIP code 30008 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 2,321 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30008? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30008 are: Construction (54), Other services (except public administration) (48), Health care and social assistance (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30008? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30008 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30008? ▼
In ZIP code 30008, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30008? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30008 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30008? ▼
In ZIP code 30008, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30008 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.