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Greensboro, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30642

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

11,001
22/sq mi
$95,527
Median income
$496,400
Median home value
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greensboro pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 507.0 square miles in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia. The area is home to 11,001 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 30642 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30642 sits at $95,527 (36% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $68,902. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $496,400 (106% above the state average) with median rent at $997 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 30642 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 30642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30642.

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 30642, Greensboro, 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

11,001

Population

507.0

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30642?

56.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 25.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$95,527

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$68,902

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30642 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,527 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,539

Total Housing Units

6,451

Occupied Units

2,088

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$496,400

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

$997

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

+20.7%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30642 have increased 20.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 163
2021 +12.4% 183
2022 +15.3% 211
2023 +4.8% 221
2024 +20.7% 267

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 471 business establishments in ZIP 30642, employing approximately 5,947 people with a combined annual payroll of $358,950,000.

471

Businesses

5,947

Employees

$358.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 66 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 13.4%
Construction 49 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 48 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 42 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 38 8.1%
Finance and insurance 33 7.0%
Wholesale trade 29 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.5%
Manufacturing 17 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 1.3%
Information 6 1.3%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 30642 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 30642 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30642 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 30642 ranks the highest of 4 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
30665 Siloam, GA 80 7.9 mi
30625 Buckhead, GA 2,438 8.7 mi
30669 Union Point, GA 3,313 9.4 mi
30678 White Plains, GA 1,294 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

30669 standard
Union Point, GA
Pop: 3,313
30678 standard
White Plains, GA
Pop: 1,294
30665 standard
Siloam, GA
Pop: 80

Related Areas

Greene County Greensboro, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30642 in? ▼
ZIP code 30642 (Greensboro) is located in Greene County, Georgia. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30642? ▼
ZIP code 30642 in Greensboro, GA has a population of 11,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30642? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30642 is $95,527, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30642? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30642 is $496,400, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30642? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30642 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30642? ▼
ZIP code 30642 has 471 business establishments employing approximately 5,947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30642? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30642 are: Retail trade (66), Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Construction (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30642? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30642 increased by 20.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 30642? ▼
In ZIP code 30642, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 30642? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30642 is 26.8 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 30642? ▼
In ZIP code 30642, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30642? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30642 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Greensboro, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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