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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
$97,676
Median income
$333,000
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 30102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.9 square miles in Acworth, Cherokee County, Georgia. The area is home to 37,470 residents, producing a population density of 494 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 30102 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30102 sits at $97,676 (39% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $40,707. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $333,000 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,792 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 30102 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 30102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30102.

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 30102, Acworth, 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

37,470

Population

75.9

Area (sq mi)

494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30102?

37.0

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.3%
African American 15.9%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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

$40,707

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30102 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

16,468

Total Housing Units

15,561

Occupied Units

907

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$333,000

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$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

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ZIP 30102 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 30102 ranks #6 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 30102 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 30102 ranks #6 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
30189 Woodstock, GA 36,859 4.4 mi
30152 Kennesaw, GA 40,393 7.7 mi
30144 Kennesaw, GA 52,252 5.6 mi
30101 Acworth, GA 54,373 5.9 mi
30137 Emerson, GA 1,650 6.7 mi
30066 Marietta, GA 52,936 9.2 mi
30121 Cartersville, GA 22,078 10.4 mi
30114 Canton, GA 49,774 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

30188 standard
Woodstock, GA
Pop: 52,380
30114 standard
Canton, GA
Pop: 49,774
30189 standard
Woodstock, GA
Pop: 36,859
30115 standard
Canton, GA
Pop: 35,672
30183 standard
Waleska, GA
Pop: 5,282

Related Areas

Cherokee County Acworth, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Acworth, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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