Conley, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30288

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

8,929
441/sq mi
$51,511
Median income
$237,900
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Conley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
441
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30288 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30288 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.2 square miles in Conley, Clayton County, Georgia. The area is home to 8,929 residents, producing a population density of 441 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 30288 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30288 sits at $51,511 (27% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,322. The poverty rate stands at 28.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $237,900 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,302 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30288 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clayton County, so you can benchmark 30288 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 30288

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30288.

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 30288, Conley, 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

8,929

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

441

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30288?

39.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 9.9%
African American 79.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$51,511

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,322

Per Capita Income

28.3%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30288 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,511 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,135

Total Housing Units

2,869

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$237,900

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,302

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30288 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 137
2021 +14.9% 157
2022 +28.9% 203
2023 +12.5% 228
2024 +2.9% 235

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 184 business establishments in ZIP 30288, employing approximately 4,920 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,601,000.

184

Businesses

4,920

Employees

$329.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 57 31.0%
Other services (except public administration) 27 14.7%
Retail trade 23 12.5%
Wholesale trade 18 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.1%
Manufacturing 8 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 3.8%
Construction 6 3.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 1.6%

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 30288 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 30288 ranks #0 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 30288 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 30288 ranks #9 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
30316 Atlanta, GA 31,110 4.0 mi
30354 Atlanta, GA 14,857 3.6 mi
30260 Morrow, GA 23,244 4.9 mi
30294 Ellenwood, GA 39,865 3.8 mi
30297 Forest Park, GA 27,188 3.9 mi
30317 Atlanta, GA 11,970 6.5 mi
30315 Atlanta, GA 33,857 4.7 mi
30034 Decatur, GA 43,113 5.1 mi
30307 Atlanta, GA 18,004 8.0 mi
30273 Rex, GA 14,709 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30288 in?
ZIP code 30288 (Conley) 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 30288?
ZIP code 30288 in Conley, GA has a population of 8,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30288?
The median household income in ZIP 30288 is $51,511, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30288?
The median home value in ZIP 30288 is $237,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30288?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30288 is African American at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30288?
ZIP code 30288 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 4,920 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30288?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30288 are: Transportation and warehousing (57), Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30288?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30288 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 30288?
In ZIP code 30288, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 30288?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30288 is 32.8 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 30288?
In ZIP code 30288, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30288?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30288 is 28.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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