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Rockmart, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30153

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

18,411
60/sq mi
$57,377
Median income
$215,000
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30153 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30153 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockmart, Polk County, Georgia, home to 18,411 residents across 308.9 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30153 reports a modest median household income of $57,377 (18% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,346. Poverty here runs at 12.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $215,000 (11% below the state average), median rent at $1,069 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 33 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 30153 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 30153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockmart, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30153.

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 30153, Rockmart, 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

18,411

Population

308.9

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30153?

40.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 11.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$57,377

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,346

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30153 ranks nationally

Rockmart, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,377 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,480

Total Housing Units

6,929

Occupied Units

551

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$215,000

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1991

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30153 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 149
2021 +19.6% 179
2022 +20.5% 215
2023 +11.8% 241
2024 +5.3% 253

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 293 business establishments in ZIP 30153, employing approximately 5,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,732,000.

293

Businesses

5,196

Employees

$229.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 18.1%
Construction 40 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 37 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 37 12.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 7.2%
Finance and insurance 17 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 17 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.5%
Manufacturing 13 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.4%
Wholesale trade 8 2.7%
Information 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%

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 30153 vs 30104 →

ZIP 30153 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 30153 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 30153 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 30153 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
30104 Aragon, GA 4,708 8.1 mi
30178 Taylorsville, GA 3,468 10.6 mi
30113 Buchanan, GA 6,218 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

30125 standard
Cedartown, GA
Pop: 24,352
30104 standard
Aragon, GA
Pop: 4,708

Related Areas

Polk County Rockmart, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30153 in? ▼
ZIP code 30153 (Rockmart) 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 30153? ▼
ZIP code 30153 in Rockmart, GA has a population of 18,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30153? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30153 is $57,377, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30153? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30153 is $215,000, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30153? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30153 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30153? ▼
ZIP code 30153 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 5,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30153? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30153 are: Retail trade (53), Construction (40), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30153? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30153 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 30153? ▼
In ZIP code 30153, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 30153? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30153 is 32.5 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 30153? ▼
In ZIP code 30153, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30153? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30153 is 12.8% 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.