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 High-density area
- $72,254
- Median income Near-median income area
- $293,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30014 (Covington, GA) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.9 in 2023 to 235.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30014 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Covington, Newton County, Georgia, with 35,037 residents across 305.2 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30014 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,254 (3% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,587. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $293,400 (22% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 61.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,256.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Newton County, so 30014 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 30014
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Covington, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30014.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
165 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
86 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 30014, Covington, 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
35,037
Population
305.2
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30014?
38.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
7.4%
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?
$72,254
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$34,587
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30014 ranks nationally
Covington, GA 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
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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
16,791housing units
16,791
Total Housing Units
15,415
Occupied Units
1,376
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,400
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30016
Covington (30016)
51,140 residents
- 30014
Covington (30014)
35,037 residents
- 30054 11,985
Oxford (30054)
11,985 residents
- 30025 9,270
Social Circle (30025)
9,270 residents
- 30055 3,018
Mansfield (30055)
3,018 residents
- 30070 342
Porterdale (30070)
342 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30014 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30014 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30025
Social Circle (30025)
$95,757 median income
- 30055
Mansfield (30055)
$84,760 median income
- 30016
Covington (30016)
$79,527 median income
- 30054
Oxford (30054)
$76,427 median income
- 30014
Covington (30014)
$72,254 median income
- 30070
Porterdale (30070)
$59,583 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30014, 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 (35,037 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 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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