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Lithia Springs, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30122

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

21,561
346/sq mi
$69,257
Median income
$262,500
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lithia Springs 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 40%
home value, US ZIPs
346
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.4 square miles in Lithia Springs, Douglas County, Georgia. The area is home to 21,561 residents, producing a population density of 346 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 30122 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30122 sits at $69,257 (2% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,293. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $262,500 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,608 per month, and 47.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 30122 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 30122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30122.

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 30122, Lithia Springs, 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

21,561

Population

62.4

Area (sq mi)

346

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30122?

34.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 25.6%
African American 51.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$69,257

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$36,293

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30122 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,257 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,869

Total Housing Units

11,117

Occupied Units

752

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.8%
Renter 52.2%

$262,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,608

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30122 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 149
2021 +19.9% 179
2022 +27.8% 229
2023 +2.8% 235
2024 +8.3% 255

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 611 business establishments in ZIP 30122, employing approximately 18,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $907,901,000.

611

Businesses

18,596

Employees

$907.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 79 12.9%
Wholesale trade 73 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 63 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 60 9.8%
Construction 52 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 51 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 44 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 5.9%
Manufacturing 27 4.4%
Finance and insurance 17 2.8%
Information 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%

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 30122 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 30122 ranks #9 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 30122 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 30122 ranks #7 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
30168 Austell, GA 24,241 3.2 mi
30106 Austell, GA 20,300 5.1 mi
30336 Atlanta, GA 971 4.5 mi
30126 Mableton, GA 37,088 6.2 mi
30331 Atlanta, GA 54,094 6.7 mi
30134 Douglasville, GA 43,356 8.2 mi
30127 Powder Springs, GA 60,347 8.4 mi
30008 Marietta, GA 29,822 9.6 mi
30082 Smyrna, GA 25,905 8.7 mi
30135 Douglasville, GA 61,912 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

30135 standard
Douglasville, GA
Pop: 61,912
30134 standard
Douglasville, GA
Pop: 43,356
30187 standard
Winston, GA
Pop: 8,740

Related Areas

Douglas County Lithia Springs, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30122 in? ▼
ZIP code 30122 (Lithia Springs) is located in Douglas County, Georgia. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30122? ▼
ZIP code 30122 in Lithia Springs, GA has a population of 21,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30122? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30122 is $69,257, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30122? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30122 is $262,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30122? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30122 is African American at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30122? ▼
ZIP code 30122 has 611 business establishments employing approximately 18,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30122? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30122 are: Retail trade (79), Wholesale trade (73), Accommodation and food services (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30122? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30122 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 30122? ▼
In ZIP code 30122, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 30122? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30122 is 32.1 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 30122? ▼
In ZIP code 30122, approximately 47.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30122? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30122 is 11.6% 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 Lithia Springs, 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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