PlainZIP

Rydal, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30171

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

3,491
26/sq mi
$73,409
Median income
$365,000
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rydal pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30171 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30171 covers 136.9 square miles in Rydal, Bartow County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,491 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30171 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,409 (4% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $37,651. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $365,000 for a typical home value (52% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,349 a month; 86.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. To put 30171 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bartow County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 30171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rydal, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30171.

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 30171, Rydal, 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

3,491

Population

136.9

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30171?

39.8

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$73,409

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$37,651

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30171 ranks nationally

Rydal, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,409 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,226

Total Housing Units

1,058

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$365,000

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$1,349

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30171 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 158
2021 +14.2% 180
2022 +15.4% 208
2023 +4.1% 217
2024 +9.6% 238

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 30171, employing approximately 659 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,256,000.

48

Businesses

659

Employees

$47.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 29.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.4%
Wholesale trade 4 8.3%
Retail trade 4 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.3%
Manufacturing 3 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.3%

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 30171 vs 30184 →

ZIP 30171 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 30171 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 30171 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 30171 ranks #4 of 5 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
30184 White, GA 6,847 5.9 mi
30139 Fairmount, GA 3,845 6.3 mi
30183 Waleska, GA 5,282 7.1 mi
30121 Cartersville, GA 22,078 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bartow County

30120 standard
Cartersville, GA
Pop: 38,085
30121 standard
Cartersville, GA
Pop: 22,078
30103 standard
Adairsville, GA
Pop: 14,781
30145 standard
Kingston, GA
Pop: 8,378
30184 standard
White, GA
Pop: 6,847
30139 standard
Fairmount, GA
Pop: 3,845

Related Areas

Bartow County Rydal, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30171 in? ▼
ZIP code 30171 (Rydal) is located in Bartow County, Georgia. Bartow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bartow-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30171? ▼
ZIP code 30171 in Rydal, GA has a population of 3,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30171? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30171 is $73,409, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30171? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30171 is $365,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30171? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30171 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30171? ▼
ZIP code 30171 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 659 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30171? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30171 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30171? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30171 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 30171? ▼
In ZIP code 30171, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30171? ▼
In ZIP code 30171, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30171? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30171 is 3.7% 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.