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Grayson, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30017

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

20,160
651/sq mi
$99,917
Median income
$408,400
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grayson pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
651
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grayson, Gwinnett County, Georgia, with 20,160 residents across 31.0 square miles, a density of 651 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,917 (42% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $40,051. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. The typical home here is valued at $408,400 (70% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,066 monthly, and 81.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gwinnett County, letting you compare 30017 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 30017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayson, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30017.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30017, Grayson, 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

20,160

Population

31.0

Area (sq mi)

651

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30017?

38.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

25.6%

Foreign-Born

White 31.8%
African American 49.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$99,917

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$40,051

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

37.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30017 ranks nationally

Grayson, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,917 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,502

Total Housing Units

8,223

Occupied Units

279

Vacant Units

3.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$408,400

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$2,066

Median Rent

2003

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)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30017 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 158
2021 +17.5% 186
2022 +27.4% 237
2023 +5.2% 249
2024 +5.1% 262

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 388 business establishments in ZIP 30017, employing approximately 3,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,223,000.

388

Businesses

3,419

Employees

$141.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 14.4%
Construction 54 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 45 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 43 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 7.5%
Retail trade 28 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 22 5.7%
Finance and insurance 20 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.9%
Wholesale trade 12 3.1%
Information 8 2.1%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.3%

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 30017 vs 30045 →

ZIP 30017 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 30017 ranks #0 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 30017 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 30017 ranks #3 of 9 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
30045 Lawrenceville, GA 34,402 3.4 mi
30078 Snellville, GA 33,057 3.7 mi
30046 Lawrenceville, GA 34,523 4.5 mi
30044 Lawrenceville, GA 79,701 6.5 mi
30052 Loganville, GA 59,451 6.5 mi
30043 Lawrenceville, GA 80,241 8.2 mi
30039 Snellville, GA 41,517 7.4 mi
30019 Dacula, GA 40,447 7.6 mi
30047 Lilburn, GA 59,660 8.7 mi
30011 Auburn, GA 14,402 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gwinnett County

30043 standard
Lawrenceville, GA
Pop: 80,241
30044 standard
Lawrenceville, GA
Pop: 79,701
30024 standard
Suwanee, GA
Pop: 64,614
30096 standard
Duluth, GA
Pop: 62,265
30047 standard
Lilburn, GA
Pop: 59,660
30093 standard
Norcross, GA
Pop: 53,351

Related Areas

Gwinnett County Grayson, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30017 in? ▼
ZIP code 30017 (Grayson) is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Gwinnett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gwinnett-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30017? ▼
ZIP code 30017 in Grayson, GA has a population of 20,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30017 is $99,917, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30017 is $408,400, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30017 is African American at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30017? ▼
ZIP code 30017 has 388 business establishments employing approximately 3,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30017 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (56), Construction (54), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30017 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 30017? ▼
In ZIP code 30017, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 30017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30017 is 37.5 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 30017? ▼
In ZIP code 30017, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30017 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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