PlainZIP

Cave Spring, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30124

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

2,978
19/sq mi
$65,078
Median income
$217,300
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30124 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30124 covers 155.9 square miles in Cave Spring, Floyd County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,978 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30124 reports a modest median household income of $65,078 (7% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,505. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $217,300 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,063 a month; 69.9% of 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 49.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Floyd County, so you can benchmark 30124 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 30124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cave Spring, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30124.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30124, Cave Spring, 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

2,978

Population

155.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30124?

49.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$65,078

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$35,505

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30124 ranks nationally

Cave Spring, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,078 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,217

Total Housing Units

1,027

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$217,300

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,063

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

+27.7%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30124 have increased 27.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 139
2021 +19.3% 166
2022 +21.3% 201
2023 +11.9% 225
2024 +27.7% 288

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 47 business establishments in ZIP 30124, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,497,000.

47

Businesses

410

Employees

$14.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 23.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 23.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.6%
Construction 3 6.4%
Manufacturing 3 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.4%

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 30124 vs 30147 →

ZIP 30124 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 30124 ranks #3 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 30124 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 30124 ranks the highest of 3 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
30147 Lindale, GA 4,365 8.0 mi
30125 Cedartown, GA 24,352 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Floyd County

30165 standard
Rome, GA
Pop: 39,975
30161 standard
Rome, GA
Pop: 35,058
30173 standard
Silver Creek, GA
Pop: 6,221
30147 standard
Lindale, GA
Pop: 4,365
30105 standard
Armuchee, GA
Pop: 2,294
30149 standard
Mount Berry, GA
Pop: 1,569

Related Areas

Floyd County Cave Spring, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30124 in? ▼
ZIP code 30124 (Cave Spring) is located in Floyd County, Georgia. Floyd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/floyd-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30124? ▼
ZIP code 30124 in Cave Spring, GA has a population of 2,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30124? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30124 is $65,078, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30124? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30124 is $217,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30124? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30124 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30124? ▼
ZIP code 30124 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30124? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30124 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30124? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30124 increased by 27.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 30124? ▼
In ZIP code 30124, 47.5% 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 30124? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30124 is 31.1 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 30124? ▼
In ZIP code 30124, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30124? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30124 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.