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 High-density area
- $79,527
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.1%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30016 (Covington, GA) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.9 in 2023 to 243.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Covington, Newton County, Georgia, with 51,140 residents across 237.3 square miles, a density of 216 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30016 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,527 (13% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,661. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,000 (1% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,671; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Newton County, so 30016 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 30016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Covington, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30016.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 30016, 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
51,140
Population
237.3
Area (sq mi)
216
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30016?
35.2
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
6.7%
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?
$79,527
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$31,661
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30016 ranks nationally
Covington, GA 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
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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
21,644housing units
21,644
Total Housing Units
20,956
Occupied Units
688
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,000
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 30016 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
- 30252
Mcdonough (30252)
41,428 residents
- 30014
Covington (30014)
35,037 residents
- 30094
Conyers (30094)
31,244 residents
- 30013
Conyers (30013)
25,183 residents
- 30070 342
Porterdale (30070)
342 residents
- 30164 16
Rome (30164)
16 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30016 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30252
Mcdonough (30252)
$100,770 median income
- 30094
Conyers (30094)
$88,530 median income
- 30016
Covington (30016)
$79,527 median income
- 30013
Conyers (30013)
$74,691 median income
- 30014
Covington (30014)
$72,254 median income
- 30070
Porterdale (30070)
$59,583 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30016, 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 (51,140 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 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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