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
$77,321
Median income
$329,600
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 30044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.5 square miles in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia. The area is home to 79,701 residents, producing a population density of 1,255 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 30044 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30044 sits at $77,321 (10% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,140. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $329,600 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,826 per month, and 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gwinnett County, so you can benchmark 30044 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 30044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30044.

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 30044, Lawrenceville, 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

79,701

Population

63.5

Area (sq mi)

1,255

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30044?

32.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

35.6%

Foreign-Born

White 24.3%
African American 26.7%
Asian 15.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%

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

$30,140

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30044 ranks nationally

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

$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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

What does housing look like?

32,063

Total Housing Units

30,665

Occupied Units

1,398

Vacant Units

3.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.9%
Renter 38.1%

$329,600

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,826

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 30044 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 30044 ranks #2 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 30044 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 30044 ranks #7 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
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

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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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