PlainZIP

Silver Creek, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30173

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

6,221
71/sq mi
$63,932
Median income
$208,800
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30173 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30173 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Silver Creek, Floyd County, Georgia, home to 6,221 residents across 87.4 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30173 reports a modest median household income of $63,932 (9% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,379. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Housing costs here run $208,800 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,103 a month; 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30173, 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 30173

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Silver Creek, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30173.

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 30173, Silver Creek, 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

6,221

Population

87.4

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30173?

39.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 10.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$63,932

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$31,379

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30173 ranks nationally

Silver Creek, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,932 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,858

Total Housing Units

2,668

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$208,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,103

Median Rent

1982

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30173 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.8% 159
2021 +8.5% 172
2022 +17.5% 202
2023 +21.2% 245
2024 -0.5% 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 43 business establishments in ZIP 30173, employing approximately 218 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,236,000.

43

Businesses

218

Employees

$10.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 30.2%
Retail trade 6 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.0%

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 30173 vs 30147 →

ZIP 30173 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 30173 ranks #3 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 30173 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 30173 ranks #2 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
30147 Lindale, GA 4,365 4.3 mi
30104 Aragon, GA 4,708 5.7 mi
30161 Rome, GA 35,058 7.4 mi
30125 Cedartown, GA 24,352 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Floyd County

30165 standard
Rome, GA
Pop: 39,975
30161 standard
Rome, GA
Pop: 35,058
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 Silver Creek, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30173 in? ▼
ZIP code 30173 (Silver Creek) 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 30173? ▼
ZIP code 30173 in Silver Creek, GA has a population of 6,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30173? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30173 is $63,932, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30173? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30173 is $208,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30173? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30173 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30173? ▼
ZIP code 30173 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30173? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30173 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30173? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30173 decreased by 0.5% 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 30173? ▼
In ZIP code 30173, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 30173? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30173 is 25.4 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 30173? ▼
In ZIP code 30173, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30173? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30173 is 8.7% 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.