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Covington, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30014

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

35,037
115/sq mi
$72,254
Median income
$293,400
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Covington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
115
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30014 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 305.2 square miles in Covington, Newton County, Georgia. The area is home to 35,037 residents, producing a population density of 115 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30014 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30014 sits at $72,254 (3% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,587. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $293,400 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,256 per month, and 61.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30014 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Newton County, so you can benchmark 30014 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30014

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30014.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30014, Covington, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,037

Population

305.2

Area (sq mi)

115

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30014?

38.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 37.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$72,254

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$34,587

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30014 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,254 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,791

Total Housing Units

15,415

Occupied Units

1,376

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$293,400

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,256

Median Rent

1993

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30014 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 153
2021 +12.3% 172
2022 +25.8% 216
2023 +6.3% 230
2024 +2.3% 235

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 1,059 business establishments in ZIP 30014, employing approximately 17,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $863,254,000.

1,059

Businesses

17,859

Employees

$863.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 165 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 135 12.8%
Construction 113 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 106 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 86 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 86 8.1%
Finance and insurance 63 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 5.6%
Wholesale trade 57 5.4%
Manufacturing 53 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 35 3.3%
Information 22 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.8%
Educational services 8 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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 30014 vs 30070 →

ZIP 30014 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 30014 ranks #2 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 30014 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 30014 ranks #5 of 6 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
30070 Porterdale, GA 342 4.3 mi
30054 Oxford, GA 11,985 7.4 mi
30055 Mansfield, GA 3,018 7.6 mi
30016 Covington, GA 51,140 7.6 mi
30025 Social Circle, GA 9,270 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newton County

30016 standard
Covington, GA
Pop: 51,140
30054 standard
Oxford, GA
Pop: 11,985
30070 standard
Porterdale, GA
Pop: 342
30164 standard
Rome, GA
Pop: 16

Related Areas

Newton County Covington, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30014 in? ▼
ZIP code 30014 (Covington) is located in Newton County, Georgia. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30014? ▼
ZIP code 30014 in Covington, GA has a population of 35,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30014? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30014 is $72,254, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30014? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30014 is $293,400, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30014? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30014 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30014? ▼
ZIP code 30014 has 1,059 business establishments employing approximately 17,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30014? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30014 are: Retail trade (165), Health care and social assistance (135), Construction (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30014? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30014 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 30014? ▼
In ZIP code 30014, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 30014? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30014 is 35.1 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 30014? ▼
In ZIP code 30014, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30014? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30014 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Covington, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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