PlainZIP

Cedartown, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30125

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

24,352
51/sq mi
$58,192
Median income
$174,700
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30125 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedartown, Polk County, Georgia, with 24,352 residents across 474.7 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30125 reports a modest median household income of $58,192 (17% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,424. Poverty here runs at 19.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. Median home value sits at $174,700 (27% below the state average), median rent at $879 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Polk County, letting you compare 30125 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 30125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedartown, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30125.

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 30125, Cedartown, 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

24,352

Population

474.7

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30125?

36.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.3%
African American 12.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%

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?

$58,192

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,424

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30125 ranks nationally

Cedartown, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,192 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,630

Total Housing Units

8,780

Occupied Units

850

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$174,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$879

Median Rent

1982

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30125 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 144
2021 +15.8% 166
2022 +25.1% 208
2023 +9.8% 228
2024 +7.6% 246

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 364 business establishments in ZIP 30125, employing approximately 5,294 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,684,000.

364

Businesses

5,294

Employees

$242.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 47 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 44 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 40 11.0%
Construction 30 8.2%
Finance and insurance 20 5.5%
Manufacturing 19 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.0%
Information 15 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.8%
Wholesale trade 8 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 30125 vs 30147 →

ZIP 30125 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 30125 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30125 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 30125 ranks #4 of 4 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 10.2 mi
30124 Cave Spring, GA 2,978 10.0 mi
30173 Silver Creek, GA 6,221 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

30153 standard
Rockmart, GA
Pop: 18,411
30104 standard
Aragon, GA
Pop: 4,708

Related Areas

Polk County Cedartown, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30125 in? ▼
ZIP code 30125 (Cedartown) is located in Polk County, Georgia. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30125? ▼
ZIP code 30125 in Cedartown, GA has a population of 24,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30125 is $58,192, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30125 is $174,700, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30125 is White at 65.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30125? ▼
ZIP code 30125 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 5,294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30125 are: Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (47), Health care and social assistance (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30125 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 30125? ▼
In ZIP code 30125, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 30125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30125 is 28.4 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 30125? ▼
In ZIP code 30125, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30125 is 19.4% 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.