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 High-density area
- $68,881
- Median income Near-median income area
- $288,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30106 (Austell, GA) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.6 in 2023 to 278.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austell, Cobb County, Georgia, with 20,300 residents across 32.1 square miles, a density of 632 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30106 reports a modest median household income of $68,881 (2% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,556. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $288,100 (20% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,455; 55.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cobb County, so 30106 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 30106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austell, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30106.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 52
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 45
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Construction 39
Construction
39 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 30106, Austell, 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
20,300
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
632
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30106?
38.6
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
15.7%
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?
$68,881
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,556
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30106 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Austell, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,881 Top 44% higher than 56% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,802housing units
9,802
Total Housing Units
9,401
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,100
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30106 vs 30122 →
ZIP 30106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30127
Powder Springs (30127)
60,347 residents
- 30080
Smyrna (30080)
49,905 residents
- 30064
Marietta (30064)
46,076 residents
- 30126
Mableton (30126)
37,088 residents
- 30060
Marietta (30060)
34,562 residents
- 30008
Marietta (30008)
29,822 residents
- 30082
Smyrna (30082)
25,905 residents
- 30168
Austell (30168)
24,241 residents
- 30122 21,561
Lithia Springs (30122)
21,561 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30106 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30064
Marietta (30064)
$122,195 median income
- 30082
Smyrna (30082)
$120,372 median income
- 30127
Powder Springs (30127)
$110,904 median income
- 30126
Mableton (30126)
$101,891 median income
- 30080
Smyrna (30080)
$91,957 median income
- 30008
Marietta (30008)
$74,877 median income
- 30122
Lithia Springs (30122)
$69,257 median income
- 30106
Austell (30106)
$68,881 median income
- 30060
Marietta (30060)
$67,510 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30106, 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 (20,300 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 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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