Lawrenceville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30045
Gwinnett County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,402
- 611/sq mi High-density area
- $104,350
- Median income Above-median income area
- $377,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawrenceville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 611
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30045 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 30045 (Lawrenceville, GA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.1 in 2023 to 259.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30045 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, with 34,402 residents across 56.3 square miles, a density of 611 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30045 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,350 (48% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,277. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $377,800 (57% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,369.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gwinnett County, so 30045 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 30045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrenceville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30045.
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 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 30045, 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
34,402
Population
56.3
Area (sq mi)
611
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30045?
36.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
23.0%
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?
$104,350
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$40,277
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30045 ranks nationally
Lawrenceville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$104,350 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
14,156housing units
14,156
Total Housing Units
13,729
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
3.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,800
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$2,369
Median Rent
2004
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30045 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 155 |
| 2021 | +21.4% | 188 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 235 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 238 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 260 |
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 778 business establishments in ZIP 30045, employing approximately 9,560 people with a combined annual payroll of $475,320,000.
778
Businesses
9,560
Employees
$475.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 104 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 96 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 86 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.9% |
| Information | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 30045 vs 30017 →
ZIP 30045 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
- 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
- 30017 20,160
Grayson (30017)
20,160 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30045 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30045 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
- 30011
Auburn (30011)
$86,402 median income
- 30044
Lawrenceville (30044)
$77,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30045 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30017 | Grayson, GA | 20,160 | 3.4 mi |
| 30046 | Lawrenceville, GA | 34,523 | 3.9 mi |
| 30019 | Dacula, GA | 40,447 | 4.2 mi |
| 30044 | Lawrenceville, GA | 79,701 | 8.0 mi |
| 30043 | Lawrenceville, GA | 80,241 | 6.7 mi |
| 30052 | Loganville, GA | 59,451 | 8.2 mi |
| 30078 | Snellville, GA | 33,057 | 7.0 mi |
| 30011 | Auburn, GA | 14,402 | 8.2 mi |
| 30039 | Snellville, GA | 41,517 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30045, 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 (34,402 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 30045 in?
ZIP code 30045 (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 30045?
ZIP code 30045 in Lawrenceville, GA has a population of 34,402 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30045?
The median household income in ZIP 30045 is $104,350, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30045?
The median home value in ZIP 30045 is $377,800, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30045 is African American at 44.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30045?
ZIP code 30045 has 778 business establishments employing approximately 9,560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30045 are: Construction (104), Health care and social assistance (96), Retail trade (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30045 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 30045?
In ZIP code 30045, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 30045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30045 is 35.7 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 30045?
In ZIP code 30045, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30045 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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