Carrollton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30117

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

34,296
121/sq mi: $61,842
Median income: $267,700
Median home value: 30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carrollton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs: 121
people per sq mi: 53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.7 square miles in Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia. The area is home to 34,296 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 30117 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30117 sits at $61,842 (12% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,112. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $267,700 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 53.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 30117 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 30117

Retail trade

195
Health care and social assistance

151
Accommodation and food services

127
Other services (except public administration)

114
Professional, scientific, and technical services

109

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30117, Carrollton, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

34,296

Population

283.7

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30117?

33.7

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%

African American 22.5%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$61,842

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$33,112

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30117 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,842 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,680

Total Housing Units

14,502

Occupied Units

1,178

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%

Renter 46.6%

$267,700

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,072

Median Rent

1986

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30117 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+6.9%	164
2021	+14.1%	187
2022	+17.2%	219
2023	+13.4%	249
2024	+4.5%	260

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 1,153 business establishments in ZIP 30117, employing approximately 22,215 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,147,512,000.

1,153

Businesses

22,215

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	195	16.9%
Health care and social assistance	151	13.1%
Accommodation and food services	127	11.0%
Other services (except public administration)	114	9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	109	9.4%
Construction	99	8.6%
Finance and insurance	90	7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	55	4.8%
Manufacturing	52	4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	51	4.4%
Wholesale trade	42	3.6%
Information	26	2.3%
Transportation and warehousing	20	1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	13	1.1%
Utilities	4	0.3%
Educational services	4	0.3%

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 30117 vs 30118 →

30117

34,296
30116

23,156
30108

7,256
30182

2,666
30118

2,373

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30117 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

30116

$77,030
30108

$70,035
30117

$61,842
30182

$60,184

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30117 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
30118	Carrollton, GA	2,373	1.7 mi
30116	Carrollton, GA	23,156	7.1 mi
30108	Bowdon, GA	7,256	8.2 mi
30182	Waco, GA	2,666	8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

Carroll County Carrollton, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30117 in? ▼

ZIP code 30117 (Carrollton) 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 30117? ▼

ZIP code 30117 in Carrollton, GA has a population of 34,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 30117? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 30117 is $61,842, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 30117? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 30117 is $267,700, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30117? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 30117 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 30117? ▼

ZIP code 30117 has 1,153 business establishments employing approximately 22,215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 30117? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30117 are: Retail trade (195), Health care and social assistance (151), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 30117? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30117 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 30117? ▼

In ZIP code 30117, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 30117? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30117 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30117? ▼

In ZIP code 30117, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30117? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 30117 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.