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 High-density area
- $99,917
- Median income Above-median income area
- $408,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30017 (Grayson, GA) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.3 in 2023 to 261.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,051. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $408,400 (70% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,066.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gwinnett County, so 30017 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 30017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grayson, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30017.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 30017?
38.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
25.6%
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?
$99,917
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$40,051
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
37.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30017 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Grayson, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,917 Top 12% higher than 88% of 677 Georgia 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
8,502housing units
8,502
Total Housing Units
8,223
Occupied Units
279
Vacant Units
3.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,400
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30043
Lawrenceville (30043)
80,241 residents
- 30044
Lawrenceville (30044)
79,701 residents
- 30047
Lilburn (30047)
59,660 residents
- 30052
Loganville (30052)
59,451 residents
- 30039
Snellville (30039)
41,517 residents
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
40,447 residents
- 30046
Lawrenceville (30046)
34,523 residents
- 30045
Lawrenceville (30045)
34,402 residents
- 30078
Snellville (30078)
33,057 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30017 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
$116,583 median income
- 30045
Lawrenceville (30045)
$104,350 median income
- 30017
Grayson (30017)
$99,917 median income
- 30078
Snellville (30078)
$98,257 median income
- 30043
Lawrenceville (30043)
$94,096 median income
- 30052
Loganville (30052)
$93,764 median income
- 30039
Snellville (30039)
$93,701 median income
- 30047
Lilburn (30047)
$88,652 median income
- 30011
Auburn (30011)
$86,402 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30017, 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 (20,160 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 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.
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