The Rock, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30285

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

707
16/sq mi
$84,732
Median income
$211,400
Median home value
5.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

The Rock pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30285 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30285 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.2 square miles in The Rock, Upson County, Georgia. The area is home to 707 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 30285 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30285 sits at $84,732 (20% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,972. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 13.1%. On housing, the median home value is $211,400 (12% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30285 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Upson County, so you can benchmark 30285 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 →

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 30285, The Rock, 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

707

Population

44.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30285?

40.4

Median Age

66.2%

Male

33.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 26.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$84,732

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$35,972

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30285 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,732 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.7%

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

What does housing look like?

221

Total Housing Units

153

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

3.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$211,400

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

1998

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 30285, employing approximately 392 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,496,000.

4

Businesses

392

Employees

$24.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 30285 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 30285 ranks #7 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 30285 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 30285 ranks the highest 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
30256 Meansville, GA 2,826 4.5 mi
30295 Zebulon, GA 4,159 8.2 mi
31097 Yatesville, GA 1,302 8.3 mi
30286 Thomaston, GA 23,490 8.9 mi
30204 Barnesville, GA 13,493 8.6 mi
31016 Culloden, GA 1,517 12.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30285 in?
ZIP code 30285 (The Rock) is located in Upson County, Georgia. Upson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/upson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30285?
ZIP code 30285 in The Rock, GA has a population of 707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30285?
The median household income in ZIP 30285 is $84,732, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30285?
The median home value in ZIP 30285 is $211,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30285?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30285 is White at 73.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30285?
ZIP code 30285 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 392 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30285?
In ZIP code 30285, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30285?
In ZIP code 30285, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30285?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30285 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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