Auburn, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30011
Barrow County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,402
- 209/sq mi High-density area
- $86,402
- Median income Above-median income area
- $328,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 209
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30011 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30011 (Auburn, GA) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.9 in 2023 to 297.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30011 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Barrow County, Georgia, home to 14,402 residents across 68.9 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,402 (23% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,546. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $328,000 (36% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,467.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Barrow County, so 30011 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 30011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30011.
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 25
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 20
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30011, Auburn, 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
14,402
Population
68.9
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30011?
36.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
18.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$86,402
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$34,546
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30011 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Auburn, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,402 Top 22% higher than 78% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,340housing units
7,340
Total Housing Units
6,883
Occupied Units
457
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$328,000
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,467
Median Rent
2000
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30011 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.5% | 173 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 201 |
| 2022 | +32.5% | 267 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 269 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 298 |
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 277 business establishments in ZIP 30011, employing approximately 2,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,297,000.
277
Businesses
2,050
Employees
$101.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 66 | 23.8% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
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 30011 vs 30019 →
ZIP 30011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
40,447 residents
- 30519
Buford (30519)
39,812 residents
- 30680
Winder (30680)
37,837 residents
- 30045
Lawrenceville (30045)
34,402 residents
- 30017
Grayson (30017)
20,160 residents
- 30548 15,870
Hoschton (30548)
15,870 residents
- 30011 14,402
Auburn (30011)
14,402 residents
- 30620 12,486
Bethlehem (30620)
12,486 residents
- 30517 11,963
Braselton (30517)
11,963 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30011 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30517
Braselton (30517)
$118,034 median income
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
$116,583 median income
- 30548
Hoschton (30548)
$111,257 median income
- 30045
Lawrenceville (30045)
$104,350 median income
- 30519
Buford (30519)
$102,553 median income
- 30017
Grayson (30017)
$99,917 median income
- 30011
Auburn (30011)
$86,402 median income
- 30620
Bethlehem (30620)
$84,098 median income
- 30680
Winder (30680)
$80,956 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30011 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30011, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,402 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30011 in?
ZIP code 30011 (Auburn) is located in Barrow County, Georgia. Barrow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barrow-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30011?
ZIP code 30011 in Auburn, GA has a population of 14,402 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30011?
The median household income in ZIP 30011 is $86,402, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30011?
The median home value in ZIP 30011 is $328,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30011 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30011?
ZIP code 30011 has 277 business establishments employing approximately 2,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30011?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30011 are: Construction (66), Retail trade (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30011?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30011 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 30011?
In ZIP code 30011, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 30011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30011 is 36.5 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 30011?
In ZIP code 30011, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30011 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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