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Fayetteville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30214

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

28,913
212/sq mi
$89,912
Median income
$371,500
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fayetteville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
212
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30214 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30214 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.6 square miles in Fayetteville, Fayette County, Georgia. The area is home to 28,913 residents, producing a population density of 212 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30214 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30214 sits at $89,912 (28% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $46,485. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $371,500 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,639 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30214 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 30214 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30214.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30214, Fayetteville, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,913

Population

136.6

Area (sq mi)

212

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30214?

41.9

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 34.8%
African American 49.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$89,912

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$46,485

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30214 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,912 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,580

Total Housing Units

11,807

Occupied Units

773

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$371,500

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$1,639

Median Rent

1988

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

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30214 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 141
2021 +13.8% 161
2022 +22.5% 197
2023 +8.1% 213
2024 +1.5% 216

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 1,444 business establishments in ZIP 30214, employing approximately 18,357 people with a combined annual payroll of $865,362,000.

1,444

Businesses

18,357

Employees

$865.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 262 18.1%
Retail trade 195 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 145 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 144 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 137 9.5%
Construction 103 7.1%
Finance and insurance 87 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 4.8%
Wholesale trade 50 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 50 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 2.6%
Information 31 2.1%
Manufacturing 30 2.1%
Educational services 22 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 30214 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 30214 ranks #6 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 30214 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 30214 ranks #4 of 9 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
30238 Jonesboro, GA 34,713 6.1 mi
30290 Tyrone, GA 8,286 5.9 mi
30296 Riverdale, GA 25,840 5.6 mi
30215 Fayetteville, GA 33,665 7.3 mi
30291 Union City, GA 21,010 6.5 mi
30274 Riverdale, GA 31,893 6.6 mi
30349 Atlanta, GA 67,602 9.4 mi
30269 Peachtree City, GA 35,069 8.3 mi
30337 Atlanta, GA 11,505 10.5 mi
30297 Forest Park, GA 27,188 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

30269 standard
Peachtree City, GA
Pop: 35,069
30215 standard
Fayetteville, GA
Pop: 33,665
30290 standard
Tyrone, GA
Pop: 8,286
30205 standard
Brooks, GA
Pop: 3,061

Related Areas

Fayette County Fayetteville, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30214 in? ▼
ZIP code 30214 (Fayetteville) is located in Fayette County, Georgia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30214? ▼
ZIP code 30214 in Fayetteville, GA has a population of 28,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30214? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30214 is $89,912, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30214? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30214 is $371,500, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30214? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30214 is African American at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30214? ▼
ZIP code 30214 has 1,444 business establishments employing approximately 18,357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30214? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30214 are: Health care and social assistance (262), Retail trade (195), Other services (except public administration) (145). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30214? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30214 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 30214? ▼
In ZIP code 30214, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 30214? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30214 is 32.5 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 30214? ▼
In ZIP code 30214, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30214? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30214 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fayetteville, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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