Rome, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30161
Floyd County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,058
- 96/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rome pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 96
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30161 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30161 (Rome, GA) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.9 in 2023 to 243.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30161 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, with 35,058 residents across 367.1 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30161 reports a modest median household income of $61,667 (12% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,813. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $205,900 (14% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,059; 60.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Floyd County, so 30161 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 30161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rome, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30161.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30161, Rome, 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
35,058
Population
367.1
Area (sq mi)
96
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30161?
39.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,667
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$35,813
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30161 ranks nationally
Rome, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,667 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,014housing units
15,014
Total Housing Units
13,432
Occupied Units
1,582
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,059
Median Rent
1973
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30161 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 166 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 203 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 220 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 244 |
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 977 business establishments in ZIP 30161, employing approximately 17,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $963,954,000.
977
Businesses
17,212
Employees
$964.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 184 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 143 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 112 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 46 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.7% |
| Information | 14 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
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 30161 vs 30149 →
ZIP 30161 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30165
Rome (30165)
39,975 residents
- 30161
Rome (30161)
35,058 residents
- 30173 6,221
Silver Creek (30173)
6,221 residents
- 30147 4,365
Lindale (30147)
4,365 residents
- 30149 1,569
Mount Berry (30149)
1,569 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30161 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30161 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30165
Rome (30165)
$68,089 median income
- 30173
Silver Creek (30173)
$63,932 median income
- 30161
Rome (30161)
$61,667 median income
- 30147
Lindale (30147)
$61,351 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30161 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30161, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,058 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30161 in?
ZIP code 30161 (Rome) 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 30161?
ZIP code 30161 in Rome, GA has a population of 35,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30161?
The median household income in ZIP 30161 is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30161?
The median home value in ZIP 30161 is $205,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30161?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30161 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30161?
ZIP code 30161 has 977 business establishments employing approximately 17,212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30161?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30161 are: Retail trade (184), Health care and social assistance (143), Professional, scientific, and technical services (112). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30161?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30161 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 30161?
In ZIP code 30161, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 30161?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30161 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30161?
In ZIP code 30161, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30161?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30161 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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