PlainZIP

Colbert, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30628

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

6,556
53/sq mi
$70,139
Median income
$287,900
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30628 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30628 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colbert, Madison County, Georgia, home to 6,556 residents across 124.4 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30628 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,139 (0% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,910. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $287,900 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 30628 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Madison County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 30628

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colbert, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30628.

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 30628, Colbert, 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

6,556

Population

124.4

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30628?

37.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.2%
African American 14.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$70,139

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$30,910

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30628 ranks nationally

Colbert, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,139 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,331

Total Housing Units

2,189

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$287,900

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$956

Median Rent

1997

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

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30628 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 146
2021 +15.6% 169
2022 +21.2% 205
2023 +6.5% 218
2024 +16.2% 253

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 87 business establishments in ZIP 30628, employing approximately 553 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,208,000.

87

Businesses

553

Employees

$26.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 20.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.6%
Retail trade 10 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.8%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%

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 30628 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 30628 ranks #6 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 30628 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 30628 ranks #2 of 8 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
30683 Winterville, GA 6,749 6.4 mi
30629 Comer, GA 4,531 6.4 mi
30646 Hull, GA 6,946 6.6 mi
30601 Athens, GA 20,835 8.0 mi
30630 Crawford, GA 2,438 8.9 mi
30633 Danielsville, GA 8,474 10.5 mi
30605 Athens, GA 39,952 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

30662 standard
Royston, GA
Pop: 8,537
30633 standard
Danielsville, GA
Pop: 8,474
30646 standard
Hull, GA
Pop: 6,946
30629 standard
Comer, GA
Pop: 4,531

Related Areas

Madison County Colbert, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30628 in? ▼
ZIP code 30628 (Colbert) is located in Madison County, Georgia. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30628? ▼
ZIP code 30628 in Colbert, GA has a population of 6,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30628? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30628 is $70,139, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30628? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30628 is $287,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30628? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30628 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30628? ▼
ZIP code 30628 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30628? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30628 are: Construction (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30628? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30628 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 30628? ▼
In ZIP code 30628, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 30628? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30628 is 27.2 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 30628? ▼
In ZIP code 30628, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30628? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30628 is 16.6% 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.