Locust Grove, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30248
Henry County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,249
- 131/sq mi High-density area
- $83,823
- Median income Above-median income area
- $315,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Locust Grove pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 131
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30248 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 30248 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Locust Grove, Henry County, Georgia, with 23,249 residents across 178.0 square miles, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30248 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,823 (19% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,620. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $315,900 (31% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,563.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Henry County, so 30248 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 30248
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Locust Grove, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30248.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
50 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 41
Transportation and warehousing
41 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30248, Locust Grove, 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
23,249
Population
178.0
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30248?
35.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$83,823
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$34,620
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30248 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Locust Grove, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,823 Top 25% higher than 75% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,907housing units
11,907
Total Housing Units
11,229
Occupied Units
678
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,900
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,563
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30248 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 137 |
| 2021 | +18.2% | 162 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 200 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 220 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 221 |
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 505 business establishments in ZIP 30248, employing approximately 6,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,459,000.
505
Businesses
6,971
Employees
$224.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 117 | 23.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 52 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
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 30248 vs 30234 →
ZIP 30248 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30253
Mcdonough (30253)
49,380 residents
- 30252
Mcdonough (30252)
41,428 residents
- 30224
Griffin (30224)
25,197 residents
- 30248
Locust Grove (30248)
23,249 residents
- 30233
Jackson (30233)
23,218 residents
- 30234 1,934
Jenkinsburg (30234)
1,934 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30248 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30248 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30252
Mcdonough (30252)
$100,770 median income
- 30248
Locust Grove (30248)
$83,823 median income
- 30253
Mcdonough (30253)
$81,892 median income
- 30233
Jackson (30233)
$74,222 median income
- 30224
Griffin (30224)
$70,216 median income
- 30234
Jenkinsburg (30234)
$56,905 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30248 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30248, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,249 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30248 in?
ZIP code 30248 (Locust Grove) 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 30248?
ZIP code 30248 in Locust Grove, GA has a population of 23,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30248?
The median household income in ZIP 30248 is $83,823, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30248?
The median home value in ZIP 30248 is $315,900, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30248?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30248 is White at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30248?
ZIP code 30248 has 505 business establishments employing approximately 6,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30248?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30248 are: Retail trade (117), Accommodation and food services (62), Construction (52). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30248?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30248 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 30248?
In ZIP code 30248, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 30248?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30248 is 34.3 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 30248?
In ZIP code 30248, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30248?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30248 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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