Lawrenceville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30046
Gwinnett County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,523
- 852/sq mi High-density area
- $67,268
- Median income Near-median income area
- $339,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawrenceville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 852
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30046 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30046 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, with 34,523 residents across 40.5 square miles, a density of 852 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30046 reports a modest median household income of $67,268 (4% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,053. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $339,800 (41% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,648; 53.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gwinnett County, so 30046 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 30046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrenceville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30046.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
255 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
151 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Construction
Construction
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 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 30046, 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
34,523
Population
40.5
Area (sq mi)
852
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30046?
33.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
30.4%
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?
$67,268
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$30,053
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30046 ranks nationally
Lawrenceville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,268 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,261housing units
14,261
Total Housing Units
13,768
Occupied Units
493
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,800
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,648
Median Rent
1990
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30046 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 163 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 190 |
| 2022 | +26.9% | 241 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 270 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 272 |
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 1,202 business establishments in ZIP 30046, employing approximately 17,398 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,119,956,000.
1,202
Businesses
17,398
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 255 | 21.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 151 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 123 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 122 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 4.0% |
| Information | 14 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.3% |
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 30046 vs 30043 →
ZIP 30046 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
- 30024
Suwanee (30024)
64,614 residents
- 30047
Lilburn (30047)
59,660 residents
- 30039
Snellville (30039)
41,517 residents
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
40,447 residents
- 30519
Buford (30519)
39,812 residents
- 30046
Lawrenceville (30046)
34,523 residents
- 30045
Lawrenceville (30045)
34,402 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30046 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30046 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30024
Suwanee (30024)
$143,879 median income
- 30019
Dacula (30019)
$116,583 median income
- 30045
Lawrenceville (30045)
$104,350 median income
- 30519
Buford (30519)
$102,553 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30046 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30043 | Lawrenceville, GA | 80,241 | 3.8 mi |
| 30045 | Lawrenceville, GA | 34,402 | 3.9 mi |
| 30017 | Grayson, GA | 20,160 | 4.5 mi |
| 30044 | Lawrenceville, GA | 79,701 | 4.7 mi |
| 30078 | Snellville, GA | 33,057 | 6.2 mi |
| 30019 | Dacula, GA | 40,447 | 6.7 mi |
| 30039 | Snellville, GA | 41,517 | 10.6 mi |
| 30519 | Buford, GA | 39,812 | 10.0 mi |
| 30047 | Lilburn, GA | 59,660 | 8.7 mi |
| 30024 | Suwanee, GA | 64,614 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30046, 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 (34,523 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 30046 in?
ZIP code 30046 (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 30046?
ZIP code 30046 in Lawrenceville, GA has a population of 34,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30046?
The median household income in ZIP 30046 is $67,268, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30046?
The median home value in ZIP 30046 is $339,800, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30046 is African American at 28.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30046?
ZIP code 30046 has 1,202 business establishments employing approximately 17,398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30046 are: Health care and social assistance (255), Professional, scientific, and technical services (151), Retail trade (123). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30046?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30046 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 30046?
In ZIP code 30046, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 30046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30046 is 33.1 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 30046?
In ZIP code 30046, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30046 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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