PlainZIP

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
$83,823
Median income
$315,900
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,620. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $315,900 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,563 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 30248 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 30248

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Locust Grove, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30248.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30248?

35.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 49.6%
African American 39.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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

$34,620

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30248 ranks nationally

Locust Grove, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,823 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,907

Total Housing Units

11,229

Occupied Units

678

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$315,900

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30248 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 30248 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 30248 ranks #2 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
30234 Jenkinsburg, GA 1,934 4.8 mi
30252 Mcdonough, GA 41,428 8.6 mi
30253 Mcdonough, GA 49,380 8.0 mi
30233 Jackson, GA 23,218 9.0 mi
30224 Griffin, GA 25,197 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

30253 standard
Mcdonough, GA
Pop: 49,380
30252 standard
Mcdonough, GA
Pop: 41,428
30228 standard
Hampton, GA
Pop: 38,569

Related Areas

Henry County Locust Grove, GA Georgia

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.

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