Lawrenceville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30044
Gwinnett County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 79,701
- 1,255/sq mi High-density area
- $77,321
- Median income Near-median income area
- $329,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawrenceville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,255
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30044 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 30044 (Lawrenceville, GA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.9 in 2023 to 265.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, with 79,701 residents across 63.5 square miles, a density of 1,255 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,321 (10% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,140. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $329,600 (37% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 61.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,826.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gwinnett County, so 30044 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 30044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrenceville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30044.
- Construction
Construction
233 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
153 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
125 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
110 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 30044, Lawrenceville, 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
79,701
Population
63.5
Area (sq mi)
1,255
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30044?
32.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
35.6%
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?
$77,321
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$30,140
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30044 ranks nationally
Lawrenceville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$77,321 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
32,063housing units
32,063
Total Housing Units
30,665
Occupied Units
1,398
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,600
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,826
Median Rent
1994
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30044 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 162 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 188 |
| 2022 | +26.2% | 237 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 251 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 266 |
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 1,324 business establishments in ZIP 30044, employing approximately 9,478 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,934,000.
1,324
Businesses
9,478
Employees
$412.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 233 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 153 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 152 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 125 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 110 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 104 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 86 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.6% |
| Information | 18 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.9% |
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 30044 vs 30047 →
ZIP 30044 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
- 30096
Duluth (30096)
62,265 residents
- 30047
Lilburn (30047)
59,660 residents
- 30093
Norcross (30093)
53,351 residents
- 30039
Snellville (30039)
41,517 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 30044 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 30039
Snellville (30039)
$93,701 median income
- 30047
Lilburn (30047)
$88,652 median income
- 30044
Lawrenceville (30044)
$77,321 median income
- 30096
Duluth (30096)
$74,656 median income
- 30046
Lawrenceville (30046)
$67,268 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30044 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30047 | Lilburn, GA | 59,660 | 4.3 mi |
| 30046 | Lawrenceville, GA | 34,523 | 4.7 mi |
| 30078 | Snellville, GA | 33,057 | 5.1 mi |
| 30093 | Norcross, GA | 53,351 | 6.3 mi |
| 30096 | Duluth, GA | 62,265 | 5.9 mi |
| 30017 | Grayson, GA | 20,160 | 6.5 mi |
| 30043 | Lawrenceville, GA | 80,241 | 6.6 mi |
| 30045 | Lawrenceville, GA | 34,402 | 8.0 mi |
| 30071 | Norcross, GA | 23,005 | 7.9 mi |
| 30039 | Snellville, GA | 41,517 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30044, 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 (79,701 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 30044 in?
ZIP code 30044 (Lawrenceville) 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 30044?
ZIP code 30044 in Lawrenceville, GA has a population of 79,701 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30044?
The median household income in ZIP 30044 is $77,321, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30044?
The median home value in ZIP 30044 is $329,600, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30044 is African American at 26.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30044?
ZIP code 30044 has 1,324 business establishments employing approximately 9,478 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30044 are: Construction (233), Retail trade (153), Professional, scientific, and technical services (152). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30044 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 30044?
In ZIP code 30044, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 30044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30044 is 31.7 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 30044?
In ZIP code 30044, approximately 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30044 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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