Griffin, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30224

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

25,197
147/sq mi
$70,216
Median income
$239,100
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
147
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30224 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.3 square miles in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. The area is home to 25,197 residents, producing a population density of 147 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 30224 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30224 sits at $70,216 (0% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $49,015. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $239,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,166 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30224 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Spalding County, so you can benchmark 30224 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 30224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30224.

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 30224, Griffin, 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

25,197

Population

171.3

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30224?

35.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 63.4%
African American 27.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$70,216

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$49,015

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30224 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,216 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,127

Total Housing Units

10,383

Occupied Units

744

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$239,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,166

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30224 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.0% 134
2021 +12.4% 151
2022 +24.4% 187
2023 +9.7% 206
2024 +3.5% 213

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 523 business establishments in ZIP 30224, employing approximately 8,761 people with a combined annual payroll of $548,445,000.

523

Businesses

8,761

Employees

$548.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 99 18.9%
Retail trade 66 12.6%
Construction 58 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 47 9.0%
Manufacturing 40 7.7%
Wholesale trade 40 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 6.3%
Finance and insurance 24 4.6%
Accommodation and food services 22 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.7%
Information 5 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 30224 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 30224 ranks #2 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 30224 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 30224 ranks #3 of 6 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
30257 Milner, GA 4,138 5.2 mi
30223 Griffin, GA 36,769 6.1 mi
30295 Zebulon, GA 4,159 8.8 mi
30284 Sunny Side, GA 55 10.0 mi
30204 Barnesville, GA 13,493 12.1 mi
30248 Locust Grove, GA 23,249 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30224 in?
ZIP code 30224 (Griffin) is located in Spalding County, Georgia. Spalding County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/spalding-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30224?
ZIP code 30224 in Griffin, GA has a population of 25,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30224?
The median household income in ZIP 30224 is $70,216, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30224?
The median home value in ZIP 30224 is $239,100, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30224 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30224?
ZIP code 30224 has 523 business establishments employing approximately 8,761 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30224 are: Health care and social assistance (99), Retail trade (66), Construction (58). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30224?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30224 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 30224?
In ZIP code 30224, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 30224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30224 is 24.4 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 30224?
In ZIP code 30224, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30224 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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