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 Moderate-density area
- $70,035
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30108 (Bowdon, GA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.3 in 2023 to 250.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30108 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bowdon, Carroll County, Georgia, home to 7,256 residents across 228.2 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30108 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,035 (0% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,750. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,300 (5% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $963; 70.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 30108 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 30108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bowdon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30108.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 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 30108, Bowdon, 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
7,256
Population
228.2
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30108?
40.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.0%
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?
$70,035
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$32,750
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30108 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Bowdon, 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)
$70,035 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
3,050housing units
3,050
Total Housing Units
2,716
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,300
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30117
Carrollton (30117)
34,296 residents
- 30108 7,256
Bowdon (30108)
7,256 residents
- 30170 2,994
Roopville (30170)
2,994 residents
- 36273 2,914
Ranburne (36273)
2,914 residents
- 30182 2,666
Waco (30182)
2,666 residents
- 36263 658
Graham (36263)
658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30108 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30170
Roopville (30170)
$90,962 median income
- 36273
Ranburne (36273)
$90,278 median income
- 30108
Bowdon (30108)
$70,035 median income
- 30117
Carrollton (30117)
$61,842 median income
- 30182
Waco (30182)
$60,184 median income
- 36263
Graham (36263)
$36,824 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30108, 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 (7,256 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 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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