Acworth, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30102
Cherokee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,470
- 494/sq mi High-density area
- $97,676
- Median income Above-median income area
- $333,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Acworth pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 494
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30102 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 30102 (Acworth, GA) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.8 in 2023 to 278.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30102 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Acworth, Cherokee County, Georgia, with 37,470 residents across 75.9 square miles, a density of 494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30102 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,676 (39% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,707. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $333,000 (38% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 76.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,792.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Cherokee County, so 30102 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 30102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Acworth, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30102.
- Construction
Construction
127 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 47
Other services (except public administration)
47 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 30102, Acworth, 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
37,470
Population
75.9
Area (sq mi)
494
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30102?
37.0
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
14.4%
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?
$97,676
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$40,707
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30102 ranks nationally
Acworth, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$97,676 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
16,468housing units
16,468
Total Housing Units
15,561
Occupied Units
907
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,000
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,792
Median Rent
1993
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30102 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 172 |
| 2021 | +17.1% | 202 |
| 2022 | +24.3% | 251 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 275 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 278 |
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 564 business establishments in ZIP 30102, employing approximately 5,341 people with a combined annual payroll of $280,092,000.
564
Businesses
5,341
Employees
$280.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 127 | 22.5% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 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 30102 vs 30189 →
ZIP 30102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30101
Acworth (30101)
54,373 residents
- 30066
Marietta (30066)
52,936 residents
- 30144
Kennesaw (30144)
52,252 residents
- 30114
Canton (30114)
49,774 residents
- 30152
Kennesaw (30152)
40,393 residents
- 30102
Acworth (30102)
37,470 residents
- 30189
Woodstock (30189)
36,859 residents
- 30121
Cartersville (30121)
22,078 residents
- 30137 1,650
Emerson (30137)
1,650 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30102 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30152
Kennesaw (30152)
$126,578 median income
- 30066
Marietta (30066)
$116,074 median income
- 30189
Woodstock (30189)
$114,130 median income
- 30101
Acworth (30101)
$110,774 median income
- 30114
Canton (30114)
$98,902 median income
- 30102
Acworth (30102)
$97,676 median income
- 30144
Kennesaw (30144)
$88,560 median income
- 30137
Emerson (30137)
$78,629 median income
- 30121
Cartersville (30121)
$78,366 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30102 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30102, 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 (37,470 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 30102 in?
ZIP code 30102 (Acworth) is located in Cherokee County, Georgia. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30102?
ZIP code 30102 in Acworth, GA has a population of 37,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30102?
The median household income in ZIP 30102 is $97,676, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30102?
The median home value in ZIP 30102 is $333,000, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30102 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30102?
ZIP code 30102 has 564 business establishments employing approximately 5,341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30102?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30102 are: Construction (127), Retail trade (74), Professional, scientific, and technical services (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30102?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30102 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 30102?
In ZIP code 30102, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 30102?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30102 is 32.3 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 30102?
In ZIP code 30102, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30102 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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