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Mcdonough, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30253

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

49,380
394/sq mi
$81,892
Median income
$315,800
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
394
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30253 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30253 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.5 square miles in Mcdonough, Henry County, Georgia. The area is home to 49,380 residents, producing a population density of 394 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 30253 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30253 sits at $81,892 (16% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,421. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $315,800 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,794 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30253 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 30253 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 30253

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30253.

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 30253, Mcdonough, 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

49,380

Population

125.5

Area (sq mi)

394

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30253?

34.1

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 23.6%
African American 61.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$81,892

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$34,421

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30253 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,892 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

23,981

Total Housing Units

22,583

Occupied Units

1,398

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$315,800

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,794

Median Rent

2003

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

-1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30253 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 138
2021 +16.9% 161
2022 +27.1% 205
2023 +7.5% 220
2024 -1.2% 218

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 1,672 business establishments in ZIP 30253, employing approximately 30,788 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,418,250,000.

1,672

Businesses

30,788

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 261 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 232 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 196 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 165 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 140 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 134 8.0%
Finance and insurance 104 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 103 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 86 5.1%
Construction 73 4.4%
Wholesale trade 61 3.6%
Manufacturing 32 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 30 1.8%
Information 23 1.4%
Educational services 21 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 30253 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 30253 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 30253 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 30253 ranks #4 of 8 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
30281 Stockbridge, GA 66,140 7.9 mi
30252 Mcdonough, GA 41,428 7.1 mi
30250 Lovejoy, GA 679 7.6 mi
30228 Hampton, GA 38,569 7.7 mi
30248 Locust Grove, GA 23,249 8.0 mi
30284 Sunny Side, GA 55 9.6 mi
30236 Jonesboro, GA 46,434 9.6 mi
30273 Rex, GA 14,709 10.6 mi
30260 Morrow, GA 23,244 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

30252 standard
Mcdonough, GA
Pop: 41,428
30228 standard
Hampton, GA
Pop: 38,569
30248 standard
Locust Grove, GA
Pop: 23,249

Related Areas

Henry County Mcdonough, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30253 in? ▼
ZIP code 30253 (Mcdonough) 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 30253? ▼
ZIP code 30253 in Mcdonough, GA has a population of 49,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30253? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30253 is $81,892, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30253? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30253 is $315,800, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30253? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30253 is African American at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30253? ▼
ZIP code 30253 has 1,672 business establishments employing approximately 30,788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30253? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30253 are: Retail trade (261), Accommodation and food services (232), Health care and social assistance (196). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30253? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30253 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 30253? ▼
In ZIP code 30253, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 30253? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30253 is 32.1 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 30253? ▼
In ZIP code 30253, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30253? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30253 is 13.7% 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 Mcdonough, GA

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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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