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Powder Springs, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30127

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

60,347
459/sq mi
$110,904
Median income
$358,700
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Powder Springs pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
459
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30127 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.5 square miles in Powder Springs, Cobb County, Georgia. The area is home to 60,347 residents, producing a population density of 459 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 30127 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30127 sits at $110,904 (58% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $45,851. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $358,700 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,867 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30127 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cobb County, so you can benchmark 30127 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 30127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30127.

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 30127, Powder 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

60,347

Population

131.5

Area (sq mi)

459

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30127?

41.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 37.2%
African American 44.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$110,904

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$45,851

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30127 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,904 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

25,552

Total Housing Units

24,431

Occupied Units

1,121

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$358,700

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,867

Median Rent

1996

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30127 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 159
2021 +16.4% 185
2022 +25.0% 232
2023 +9.5% 254
2024 +1.0% 256

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 961 business establishments in ZIP 30127, employing approximately 6,876 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,283,000.

961

Businesses

6,876

Employees

$293.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 158 16.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 129 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 109 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.3%
Retail trade 86 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 52 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 42 4.4%
Wholesale trade 35 3.6%
Finance and insurance 32 3.3%
Manufacturing 22 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 2.2%
Educational services 16 1.7%
Information 10 1.0%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 30127 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 30127 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 30127 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 30127 ranks #3 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
30141 Hiram, GA 22,457 4.4 mi
30106 Austell, GA 20,300 4.8 mi
30008 Marietta, GA 29,822 6.3 mi
30064 Marietta, GA 46,076 6.4 mi
30152 Kennesaw, GA 40,393 8.7 mi
30122 Lithia Springs, GA 21,561 8.4 mi
30134 Douglasville, GA 43,356 8.4 mi
30168 Austell, GA 24,241 8.8 mi
30126 Mableton, GA 37,088 9.2 mi
30336 Atlanta, GA 971 12.0 mi

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Pop: 62,136
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Pop: 54,373
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Pop: 52,936
30144 standard
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Pop: 52,252
30080 standard
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Pop: 49,905
30064 standard
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Pop: 46,076

Related Areas

Cobb County Powder Springs, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30127 in? ▼
ZIP code 30127 (Powder Springs) is located in Cobb County, Georgia. Cobb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cobb-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30127? ▼
ZIP code 30127 in Powder Springs, GA has a population of 60,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30127 is $110,904, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30127 is $358,700, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30127 is African American at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30127? ▼
ZIP code 30127 has 961 business establishments employing approximately 6,876 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30127 are: Construction (158), Professional, scientific, and technical services (129), Health care and social assistance (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30127 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 30127? ▼
In ZIP code 30127, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 30127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30127 is 34.0 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 30127? ▼
In ZIP code 30127, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30127 is 8.1% 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 Powder Springs, GA

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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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