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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
$73,502
Median income
$208,000
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,707. Local economic indicators show a 16.1% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $208,000 (14% below the state average), median rent at $1,695 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.6%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clayton County, letting you compare 30273 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 30273

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rex, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30273.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30273?

37.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 14.7%
African American 68.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

$27,707

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30273 ranks nationally

Rex, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,502 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,343

Total Housing Units

5,937

Occupied Units

406

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$208,000

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 30273 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 30273 ranks #9 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 30273 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 30273 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clayton County

30281 standard
Stockbridge, GA
Pop: 66,140
30236 standard
Jonesboro, GA
Pop: 46,434
30238 standard
Jonesboro, GA
Pop: 34,713
30274 standard
Riverdale, GA
Pop: 31,893
30297 standard
Forest Park, GA
Pop: 27,188
30296 standard
Riverdale, GA
Pop: 25,840

Related Areas

Clayton County Rex, GA Georgia

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.

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