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Covington, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30016

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

51,140
216/sq mi
$79,527
Median income
$244,000
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Covington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
216
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30016 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 237.3 square miles in Covington, Newton County, Georgia. The area is home to 51,140 residents, producing a population density of 216 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 30016 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30016 sits at $79,527 (13% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,661. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $244,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,671 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Newton County, so you can benchmark 30016 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 30016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30016.

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 30016, 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

51,140

Population

237.3

Area (sq mi)

216

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30016?

35.2

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 29.4%
African American 57.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$79,527

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$31,661

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30016 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,527 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

21,644

Total Housing Units

20,956

Occupied Units

688

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$244,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,671

Median Rent

2001

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30016 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 144
2021 +18.3% 170
2022 +28.0% 218
2023 +6.5% 232
2024 +5.1% 244

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 390 business establishments in ZIP 30016, employing approximately 2,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,729,000.

390

Businesses

2,894

Employees

$121.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 68 17.4%
Transportation and warehousing 59 15.1%
Retail trade 51 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 41 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 29 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.9%
Manufacturing 15 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.1%
Information 8 2.0%
Wholesale trade 7 1.8%
Finance and insurance 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 30016 vs 30070 →

ZIP 30016 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 30016 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 30016 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 30016 ranks #3 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 4.4 mi
30013 Conyers, GA 25,183 9.1 mi
30014 Covington, GA 35,037 7.6 mi
30252 Mcdonough, GA 41,428 8.3 mi
30164 Rome, GA 16 10.0 mi
30094 Conyers, GA 31,244 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newton County

30014 standard
Covington, GA
Pop: 35,037
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 30016 in? ▼
ZIP code 30016 (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 30016? ▼
ZIP code 30016 in Covington, GA has a population of 51,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30016 is $79,527, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30016 is $244,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30016 is African American at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30016? ▼
ZIP code 30016 has 390 business establishments employing approximately 2,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30016? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30016 are: Construction (68), Transportation and warehousing (59), Retail trade (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30016? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30016 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 30016? ▼
In ZIP code 30016, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 30016? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30016 is 37.7 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 30016? ▼
In ZIP code 30016, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30016 is 12.8% 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.

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