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Kennesaw, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30144

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

52,252
894/sq mi
$88,560
Median income
$345,900
Median home value
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kennesaw pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
894
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30144 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30144 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.4 square miles in Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia. The area is home to 52,252 residents, producing a population density of 894 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 30144 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30144 sits at $88,560 (26% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $41,167. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $345,900 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,866 per month, and 59.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30144 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cobb County, so you can benchmark 30144 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 30144

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30144.

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 30144, Kennesaw, 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

52,252

Population

58.4

Area (sq mi)

894

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30144?

32.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 21.0%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$88,560

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$41,167

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30144 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,560 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%

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

What does housing look like?

23,294

Total Housing Units

21,979

Occupied Units

1,315

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$345,900

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,866

Median Rent

1995

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30144 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 171
2021 +16.0% 198
2022 +26.3% 250
2023 +8.6% 272
2024 +5.4% 287

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 2,217 business establishments in ZIP 30144, employing approximately 49,513 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,902,899,000.

2,217

Businesses

49,513

Employees

$2.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 310 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 265 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 255 11.5%
Construction 211 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 184 8.3%
Wholesale trade 176 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 162 7.3%
Finance and insurance 147 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 128 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 107 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 77 3.5%
Manufacturing 59 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 44 2.0%
Information 30 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 29 1.3%
Educational services 29 1.3%

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 30144 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 30144 ranks #5 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 30144 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 30144 ranks #9 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
30066 Marietta, GA 52,936 4.8 mi
30152 Kennesaw, GA 40,393 4.4 mi
30189 Woodstock, GA 36,859 6.4 mi
30102 Acworth, GA 37,470 5.6 mi
30064 Marietta, GA 46,076 6.9 mi
30101 Acworth, GA 54,373 6.9 mi
30008 Marietta, GA 29,822 9.7 mi
30062 Marietta, GA 62,136 7.5 mi
30060 Marietta, GA 34,562 8.6 mi
30188 Woodstock, GA 52,380 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cobb County

30062 standard
Marietta, GA
Pop: 62,136
30127 standard
Powder Springs, GA
Pop: 60,347
30101 standard
Acworth, GA
Pop: 54,373
30066 standard
Marietta, GA
Pop: 52,936
30080 standard
Smyrna, GA
Pop: 49,905
30064 standard
Marietta, GA
Pop: 46,076

Related Areas

Cobb County Kennesaw, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30144 in? ▼
ZIP code 30144 (Kennesaw) 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 30144? ▼
ZIP code 30144 in Kennesaw, GA has a population of 52,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30144? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30144 is $88,560, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30144? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30144 is $345,900, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30144? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30144 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30144? ▼
ZIP code 30144 has 2,217 business establishments employing approximately 49,513 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30144? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30144 are: Retail trade (310), Professional, scientific, and technical services (265), Accommodation and food services (255). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30144? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30144 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 30144? ▼
In ZIP code 30144, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% 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 30144? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30144 is 27.2 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 30144? ▼
In ZIP code 30144, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30144? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30144 is 10.6% 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 Kennesaw, 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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