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 High-density area
- $51,511
- Median income Below-median income area
- $237,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30288 (Conley, GA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.2 in 2023 to 234.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30288 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Conley, Clayton County, Georgia, home to 8,929 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 441 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30288 reports a modest median household income of $51,511 (27% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,322. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Median home value is $237,900 (1% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,302; 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clayton County, so 30288 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 30288
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conley, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30288.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Wholesale trade 18
Wholesale trade
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 13
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 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 30288, Conley, 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
8,929
Population
20.2
Area (sq mi)
441
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30288?
39.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
16.5%
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?
$51,511
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$29,322
Per Capita Income
28.3%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30288 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Conley, 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)
$51,511 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,135housing units
3,135
Total Housing Units
2,869
Occupied Units
266
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,900
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,302
Median Rent
2000
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30288 vs 30316 →
ZIP 30288 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
43,113 residents
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
39,865 residents
- 30315
Atlanta (30315)
33,857 residents
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
31,110 residents
- 30297
Forest Park (30297)
27,188 residents
- 30260
Morrow (30260)
23,244 residents
- 30307
Atlanta (30307)
18,004 residents
- 30354 14,857
Atlanta (30354)
14,857 residents
- 30273 14,709
Rex (30273)
14,709 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30288 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30288 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30307
Atlanta (30307)
$140,677 median income
- 30317
Atlanta (30317)
$107,955 median income
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
$102,891 median income
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
$79,762 median income
- 30273
Rex (30273)
$73,502 median income
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
$63,517 median income
- 30354
Atlanta (30354)
$63,189 median income
- 30260 $52,666
Morrow (30260)
$52,666 median income
- 30288 $51,511
Conley (30288)
$51,511 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30288, 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 (8,929 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 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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