Austell, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30168
Cobb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,241
- 749/sq mi High-density area
- $64,059
- Median income Near-median income area
- $241,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 749
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30168 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 30168 (Austell, GA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.8 in 2023 to 287.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30168 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austell, Cobb County, Georgia, with 24,241 residents across 32.4 square miles, a density of 749 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30168 reports a modest median household income of $64,059 (9% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,572. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,700 (0% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,466; 50.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cobb County, so 30168 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 30168
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austell, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30168.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
38 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 30168, Austell, 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
24,241
Population
32.4
Area (sq mi)
749
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30168?
32.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
18.4%
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?
$64,059
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$29,572
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30168 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Austell, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,059 48th percentile higher than 48% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,449housing units
10,449
Total Housing Units
9,304
Occupied Units
1,145
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,700
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,466
Median Rent
1990
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30168 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 157 |
| 2021 | +20.9% | 190 |
| 2022 | +26.3% | 240 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 270 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 288 |
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 441 business establishments in ZIP 30168, employing approximately 13,897 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,005,814,000.
441
Businesses
13,897
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 73 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 45 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Information | 7 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 0.9% |
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 30168 vs 30336 →
ZIP 30168 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30331
Atlanta (30331)
54,094 residents
- 30080
Smyrna (30080)
49,905 residents
- 30318
Atlanta (30318)
49,736 residents
- 30126
Mableton (30126)
37,088 residents
- 30311
Atlanta (30311)
32,218 residents
- 30008
Marietta (30008)
29,822 residents
- 30082
Smyrna (30082)
25,905 residents
- 30168
Austell (30168)
24,241 residents
- 30122 21,561
Lithia Springs (30122)
21,561 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30168 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30168 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30082
Smyrna (30082)
$120,372 median income
- 30126
Mableton (30126)
$101,891 median income
- 30080
Smyrna (30080)
$91,957 median income
- 30318
Atlanta (30318)
$83,116 median income
- 30008
Marietta (30008)
$74,877 median income
- 30122
Lithia Springs (30122)
$69,257 median income
- 30106
Austell (30106)
$68,881 median income
- 30168
Austell (30168)
$64,059 median income
- 30331
Atlanta (30331)
$62,623 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30168 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30336 | Atlanta, GA | 971 | 3.4 mi |
| 30126 | Mableton, GA | 37,088 | 3.1 mi |
| 30122 | Lithia Springs, GA | 21,561 | 3.2 mi |
| 30106 | Austell, GA | 20,300 | 4.2 mi |
| 30008 | Marietta, GA | 29,822 | 7.8 mi |
| 30331 | Atlanta, GA | 54,094 | 5.9 mi |
| 30082 | Smyrna, GA | 25,905 | 5.8 mi |
| 30318 | Atlanta, GA | 49,736 | 8.1 mi |
| 30311 | Atlanta, GA | 32,218 | 7.8 mi |
| 30080 | Smyrna, GA | 49,905 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30168, 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 (24,241 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 30168 in?
ZIP code 30168 (Austell) 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 30168?
ZIP code 30168 in Austell, GA has a population of 24,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30168?
The median household income in ZIP 30168 is $64,059, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30168?
The median home value in ZIP 30168 is $241,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30168?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30168 is African American at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30168?
ZIP code 30168 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 13,897 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30168?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30168 are: Wholesale trade (73), Retail trade (56), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30168?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30168 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 30168?
In ZIP code 30168, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 30168?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30168 is 32.7 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 30168?
In ZIP code 30168, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30168?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30168 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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