PlainZIP

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
$61,667
Median income
$205,900
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th 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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,813. Poverty here runs at 19.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $205,900 (14% below the state average), median rent at $1,059 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30161, plus 6 more within Floyd County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 30161

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rome, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30161.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30161?

39.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 19.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,014

Total Housing Units

13,432

Occupied Units

1,582

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

$205,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30161 ranks #2 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 30161 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 30161 ranks #3 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
30149 Mount Berry, GA 1,569 5.9 mi
30173 Silver Creek, GA 6,221 7.4 mi
30147 Lindale, GA 4,365 7.2 mi
30165 Rome, GA 39,975 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Floyd County

30165 standard
Rome, GA
Pop: 39,975
30173 standard
Silver Creek, GA
Pop: 6,221
30147 standard
Lindale, GA
Pop: 4,365
30124 standard
Cave Spring, GA
Pop: 2,978
30105 standard
Armuchee, GA
Pop: 2,294
30149 standard
Mount Berry, GA
Pop: 1,569

Related Areas

Floyd County Rome, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.