PlainZIP

Whitesburg, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30185

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

3,892
24/sq mi
$72,304
Median income
$196,500
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30185 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30185 covers 164.2 square miles in Whitesburg, Carroll County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,892 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30185 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,304 (3% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,421. Poverty here runs at 15.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $196,500 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $807 a month; 91.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30185, plus 6 more within Carroll 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 30185

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitesburg, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30185.

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 30185, Whitesburg, 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

3,892

Population

164.2

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30185?

39.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$72,304

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$35,421

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30185 ranks nationally

Whitesburg, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,304 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,814

Total Housing Units

1,691

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$196,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$807

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

-8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30185 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 154
2021 +11.4% 172
2022 +18.2% 203
2023 +27.3% 259
2024 -8.2% 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 53 business establishments in ZIP 30185, employing approximately 391 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,317,000.

53

Businesses

391

Employees

$18.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 24.5%
Construction 10 18.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.5%
Manufacturing 3 5.7%

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 30185 vs 30275 →

ZIP 30185 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 30185 ranks #4 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 30185 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 30185 ranks #4 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
30275 Sargent, GA 19 6.1 mi
30116 Carrollton, GA 23,156 6.3 mi
30263 Newnan, GA 53,008 9.5 mi
30187 Winston, GA 8,740 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

30117 standard
Carrollton, GA
Pop: 34,296
30180 standard
Villa Rica, GA
Pop: 34,274
30116 standard
Carrollton, GA
Pop: 23,156
30108 standard
Bowdon, GA
Pop: 7,256
30170 standard
Roopville, GA
Pop: 2,994
30182 standard
Waco, GA
Pop: 2,666

Related Areas

Carroll County Whitesburg, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30185 in? ▼
ZIP code 30185 (Whitesburg) is located in Carroll County, Georgia. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30185? ▼
ZIP code 30185 in Whitesburg, GA has a population of 3,892 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30185? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30185 is $72,304, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30185? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30185 is $196,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30185? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30185 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30185? ▼
ZIP code 30185 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30185? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30185 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30185? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30185 decreased by 8.2% 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 30185? ▼
In ZIP code 30185, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 30185? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30185 is 31.9 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 30185? ▼
In ZIP code 30185, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30185? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30185 is 15.8% 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.