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Austell, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30106

Cobb County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,300
632/sq mi
$68,881
Median income
$288,100
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
632
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.1 square miles in Austell, Cobb County, Georgia. The area is home to 20,300 residents, producing a population density of 632 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 30106 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30106 sits at $68,881 (2% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,556. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $288,100 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,455 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cobb County, so you can benchmark 30106 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 30106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30106.

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 30106, Austell, 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

20,300

Population

32.1

Area (sq mi)

632

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30106?

38.6

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 22.3%
African American 52.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

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?

$68,881

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$34,556

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30106 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,881 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,802

Total Housing Units

9,401

Occupied Units

401

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$288,100

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,455

Median Rent

1987

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30106 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.1% 163
2021 +16.2% 190
2022 +29.7% 246
2023 +1.9% 251
2024 +11.3% 279

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 494 business establishments in ZIP 30106, employing approximately 9,762 people with a combined annual payroll of $534,952,000.

494

Businesses

9,762

Employees

$535.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 133 26.9%
Retail trade 75 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 52 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 45 9.1%
Construction 39 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.6%
Finance and insurance 16 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.2%
Wholesale trade 15 3.0%
Manufacturing 14 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Information 8 1.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 30106 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 30106 ranks #0 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 30106 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 30106 ranks #8 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
30122 Lithia Springs, GA 21,561 5.1 mi
30168 Austell, GA 24,241 4.2 mi
30126 Mableton, GA 37,088 4.5 mi
30008 Marietta, GA 29,822 4.7 mi
30127 Powder Springs, GA 60,347 4.8 mi
30082 Smyrna, GA 25,905 5.4 mi
30064 Marietta, GA 46,076 7.2 mi
30336 Atlanta, GA 971 7.6 mi
30080 Smyrna, GA 49,905 7.6 mi
30060 Marietta, GA 34,562 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cobb County

30062 standard
Marietta, GA
Pop: 62,136
30127 standard
Powder Springs, GA
Pop: 60,347
30101 standard
Acworth, GA
Pop: 54,373
30066 standard
Marietta, GA
Pop: 52,936
30144 standard
Kennesaw, GA
Pop: 52,252
30080 standard
Smyrna, GA
Pop: 49,905

Related Areas

Cobb County Austell, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30106 in? ▼
ZIP code 30106 (Austell) is located in Cobb County, Georgia. Cobb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cobb-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30106? ▼
ZIP code 30106 in Austell, GA has a population of 20,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30106 is $68,881, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30106 is $288,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30106 is African American at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30106? ▼
ZIP code 30106 has 494 business establishments employing approximately 9,762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30106 are: Health care and social assistance (133), Retail trade (75), Accommodation and food services (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30106 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 30106? ▼
In ZIP code 30106, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 30106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30106 is 29.9 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 30106? ▼
In ZIP code 30106, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30106 is 13.3% 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 Austell, GA

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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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