Snellville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30078
Gwinnett County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,057
- 753/sq mi High-density area
- $98,257
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Snellville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 753
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30078 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 30078 (Snellville, GA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.1 in 2023 to 256.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30078 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Snellville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, with 33,057 residents across 43.9 square miles, a density of 753 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,257 (40% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,107. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $353,200 (47% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,788.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gwinnett County, so 30078 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 30078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snellville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30078.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
269 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
185 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 103
Accommodation and food services
103 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 30078, Snellville, 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
33,057
Population
43.9
Area (sq mi)
753
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30078?
38.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
25.3%
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?
$98,257
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$39,107
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30078 ranks nationally
Snellville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$98,257 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
13,962housing units
13,962
Total Housing Units
13,295
Occupied Units
667
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,200
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,788
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30078 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 158 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 184 |
| 2022 | +26.7% | 233 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 246 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 257 |
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 1,224 business establishments in ZIP 30078, employing approximately 14,318 people with a combined annual payroll of $577,636,000.
1,224
Businesses
14,318
Employees
$577.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 269 | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 185 | 15.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 144 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 94 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.1% |
| Information | 17 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.7% |
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 30078 vs 30039 →
ZIP 30078 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
- 30087
Stone Mountain (30087)
36,761 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 30078 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30078 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
- 30087
Stone Mountain (30087)
$96,491 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
- 30044
Lawrenceville (30044)
$77,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30078 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30039 | Snellville, GA | 41,517 | 4.4 mi |
| 30017 | Grayson, GA | 20,160 | 3.7 mi |
| 30047 | Lilburn, GA | 59,660 | 5.5 mi |
| 30046 | Lawrenceville, GA | 34,523 | 6.2 mi |
| 30044 | Lawrenceville, GA | 79,701 | 5.1 mi |
| 30043 | Lawrenceville, GA | 80,241 | 9.8 mi |
| 30045 | Lawrenceville, GA | 34,402 | 7.0 mi |
| 30012 | Conyers, GA | 27,258 | 9.9 mi |
| 30087 | Stone Mountain, GA | 36,761 | 7.4 mi |
| 30052 | Loganville, GA | 59,451 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30078, 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 (33,057 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 30078 in?
ZIP code 30078 (Snellville) 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 30078?
ZIP code 30078 in Snellville, GA has a population of 33,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30078?
The median household income in ZIP 30078 is $98,257, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30078?
The median home value in ZIP 30078 is $353,200, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30078 is African American at 36.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30078?
ZIP code 30078 has 1,224 business establishments employing approximately 14,318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30078?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30078 are: Health care and social assistance (269), Retail trade (185), Professional, scientific, and technical services (144). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30078?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30078 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 30078?
In ZIP code 30078, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% 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 30078?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30078 is 35.5 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 30078?
In ZIP code 30078, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30078 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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