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 Moderate-density area
- $73,409
- Median income Near-median income area
- $365,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30171 (Rydal, GA) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.7 in 2023 to 237.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,651. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $365,000 (52% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,349.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bartow County, so 30171 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 30171
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rydal, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30171.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 30171?
39.8
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$73,409
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,651
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 30171 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Rydal, 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)
$73,409 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
1,226housing units
1,226
Total Housing Units
1,058
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$365,000
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30121
Cartersville (30121)
22,078 residents
- 30184 6,847
White (30184)
6,847 residents
- 30183 5,282
Waleska (30183)
5,282 residents
- 30139 3,845
Fairmount (30139)
3,845 residents
- 30171 3,491
Rydal (30171)
3,491 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30171 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30171 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30184
White (30184)
$110,694 median income
- 30183
Waleska (30183)
$94,567 median income
- 30121
Cartersville (30121)
$78,366 median income
- 30171
Rydal (30171)
$73,409 median income
- 30139
Fairmount (30139)
$69,096 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30171, 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 (3,491 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 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.
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