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Bowdon, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30108

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

7,256
32/sq mi
$70,035
Median income
$253,300
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bowdon pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30108 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 228.2 square miles in Bowdon, Carroll County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,256 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 30108 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30108 sits at $70,035 (0% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,750. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $253,300 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30108 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 30108 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 30108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30108.

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 30108, Bowdon, 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

7,256

Population

228.2

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30108?

40.4

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 10.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$70,035

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$32,750

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30108 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,035 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,050

Total Housing Units

2,716

Occupied Units

334

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$253,300

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1977

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30108 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 156
2021 +11.8% 175
2022 +23.4% 216
2023 +13.3% 244
2024 +2.4% 250

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 110 business establishments in ZIP 30108, employing approximately 1,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,951,000.

110

Businesses

1,010

Employees

$40.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 23.6%
Other services (except public administration) 17 15.4%
Construction 16 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.2%
Wholesale trade 7 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.5%
Manufacturing 4 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.6%
Finance and insurance 4 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.7%

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 30108 vs 36273 →

ZIP 30108 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 30108 ranks #2 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 30108 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 30108 ranks #3 of 6 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
36273 Ranburne, AL 2,914 6.7 mi
30182 Waco, GA 2,666 8.6 mi
36263 Graham, AL 658 7.2 mi
30117 Carrollton, GA 34,296 8.2 mi
30170 Roopville, GA 2,994 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

30117 standard
Carrollton, GA
Pop: 34,296
30180 standard
Villa Rica, GA
Pop: 34,274
30116 standard
Carrollton, GA
Pop: 23,156
30185 standard
Whitesburg, GA
Pop: 3,892
30170 standard
Roopville, GA
Pop: 2,994
30182 standard
Waco, GA
Pop: 2,666

Related Areas

Carroll County Bowdon, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30108 in? ▼
ZIP code 30108 (Bowdon) is located in Carroll County, Georgia. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30108? ▼
ZIP code 30108 in Bowdon, GA has a population of 7,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30108? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30108 is $70,035, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30108? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30108 is $253,300, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30108? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30108 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30108? ▼
ZIP code 30108 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 1,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30108? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30108 are: Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30108? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30108 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 30108? ▼
In ZIP code 30108, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 30108? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30108 is 29.0 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 30108? ▼
In ZIP code 30108, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30108? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30108 is 9.8% 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 Bowdon, 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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