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Hampton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30228

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

38,569
203/sq mi
$82,619
Median income
$296,900
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
203
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30228 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 190.1 square miles in Hampton, Henry County, Georgia. The area is home to 38,569 residents, producing a population density of 203 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 30228 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30228 sits at $82,619 (17% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,751. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $296,900 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,584 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30228 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 30228 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 30228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30228.

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 30228, Hampton, 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

38,569

Population

190.1

Area (sq mi)

203

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30228?

35.4

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 23.6%
African American 64.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$82,619

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$34,751

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30228 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,619 Top 35% higher than 65% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

18,897

Total Housing Units

17,662

Occupied Units

1,235

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$296,900

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,584

Median Rent

2004

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

-4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30228 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 134
2021 +15.5% 155
2022 +23.9% 192
2023 +15.5% 222
2024 -4.6% 211

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 433 business establishments in ZIP 30228, employing approximately 4,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,339,000.

433

Businesses

4,108

Employees

$219.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 55 12.7%
Construction 51 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 48 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 41 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 37 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 7.4%
Finance and insurance 16 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.5%
Wholesale trade 10 2.3%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Information 9 2.1%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 30228 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 30228 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 30228 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 30228 ranks the highest 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
30250 Lovejoy, GA 679 2.3 mi
30284 Sunny Side, GA 55 4.4 mi
30236 Jonesboro, GA 46,434 8.2 mi
30223 Griffin, GA 36,769 8.3 mi
30238 Jonesboro, GA 34,713 7.6 mi
30253 Mcdonough, GA 49,380 7.7 mi
30274 Riverdale, GA 31,893 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

30253 standard
Mcdonough, GA
Pop: 49,380
30252 standard
Mcdonough, GA
Pop: 41,428
30248 standard
Locust Grove, GA
Pop: 23,249

Related Areas

Henry County Hampton, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30228 in? ▼
ZIP code 30228 (Hampton) is located in Henry County, Georgia. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30228? ▼
ZIP code 30228 in Hampton, GA has a population of 38,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30228 is $82,619, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30228 is $296,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30228 is African American at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30228? ▼
ZIP code 30228 has 433 business establishments employing approximately 4,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30228 are: Retail trade (55), Accommodation and food services (55), Construction (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30228? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30228 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 30228? ▼
In ZIP code 30228, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 30228? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30228 is 34.2 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 30228? ▼
In ZIP code 30228, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30228 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hampton, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.