Rex, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30273
Clayton County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,709
- 869/sq mi High-density area
- $73,502
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rex pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 869
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30273 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30273 (Rex, GA) fell -4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.0 in 2023 to 213.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30273 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rex, Clayton County, Georgia, home to 14,709 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 869 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30273 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,502 (4% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,707. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $208,000 (14% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,695; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clayton County, so 30273 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 30273
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rex, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30273.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 30273, Rex, 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
14,709
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
869
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30273?
37.1
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
11.6%
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?
$73,502
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,707
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30273 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Rex, 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)
$73,502 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
6,343housing units
6,343
Total Housing Units
5,937
Occupied Units
406
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,000
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,695
Median Rent
1995
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
-4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30273 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 133 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 157 |
| 2022 | +30.2% | 204 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 223 |
| 2024 | -4.4% | 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 100 business establishments in ZIP 30273, employing approximately 487 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,193,000.
100
Businesses
487
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.0% |
| Information | 3 | 3.0% |
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 30273 vs 30260 →
ZIP 30273 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30281
Stockbridge (30281)
66,140 residents
- 30236
Jonesboro (30236)
46,434 residents
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
43,113 residents
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
39,865 residents
- 30274
Riverdale (30274)
31,893 residents
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
31,110 residents
- 30297
Forest Park (30297)
27,188 residents
- 30260 23,244
Morrow (30260)
23,244 residents
- 30273 14,709
Rex (30273)
14,709 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30273 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30273 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
$102,891 median income
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
$79,762 median income
- 30273
Rex (30273)
$73,502 median income
- 30281
Stockbridge (30281)
$71,213 median income
- 30236
Jonesboro (30236)
$66,973 median income
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
$63,517 median income
- 30260
Morrow (30260)
$52,666 median income
- 30274
Riverdale (30274)
$52,209 median income
- 30288
Conley (30288)
$51,511 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30273 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30260 | Morrow, GA | 23,244 | 3.3 mi |
| 30294 | Ellenwood, GA | 39,865 | 3.7 mi |
| 30281 | Stockbridge, GA | 66,140 | 4.7 mi |
| 30236 | Jonesboro, GA | 46,434 | 5.2 mi |
| 30288 | Conley, GA | 8,929 | 5.8 mi |
| 30034 | Decatur, GA | 43,113 | 7.6 mi |
| 30297 | Forest Park, GA | 27,188 | 6.2 mi |
| 30274 | Riverdale, GA | 31,893 | 7.7 mi |
| 30250 | Lovejoy, GA | 679 | 10.4 mi |
| 30316 | Atlanta, GA | 31,110 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30273, 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 (14,709 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 30273 in?
ZIP code 30273 (Rex) is located in Clayton County, Georgia. Clayton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clayton-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30273?
ZIP code 30273 in Rex, GA has a population of 14,709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30273?
The median household income in ZIP 30273 is $73,502, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30273?
The median home value in ZIP 30273 is $208,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30273?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30273 is African American at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30273?
ZIP code 30273 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30273?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30273 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30273?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30273 decreased by 4.4% 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 30273?
In ZIP code 30273, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 30273?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30273 is 37.7 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 30273?
In ZIP code 30273, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30273?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30273 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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