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 Moderate-density area
- $95,527
- Median income Above-median income area
- $496,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30642 (Greensboro, GA) rose +20.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.8 in 2023 to 266.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30642 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia, home to 11,001 residents across 507.0 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30642 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,527 (36% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,902. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $496,400 (106% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $997.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Greene County, so 30642 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 30642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30642.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 30642, Greensboro, 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
11,001
Population
507.0
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30642?
56.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.9%
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?
$95,527
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$68,902
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30642 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Greensboro, 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)
$95,527 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
8,539housing units
8,539
Total Housing Units
6,451
Occupied Units
2,088
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$496,400
Median Home Value
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30642 vs 30665 →
ZIP 30642 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30642
Greensboro (30642)
11,001 residents
- 30669 3,313
Union Point (30669)
3,313 residents
- 30625 2,438
Buckhead (30625)
2,438 residents
- 30678 1,294
White Plains (30678)
1,294 residents
- 30665 80
Siloam (30665)
80 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30642 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30642 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30642
Greensboro (30642)
$95,527 median income
- 30625
Buckhead (30625)
$88,534 median income
- 30669
Union Point (30669)
$65,852 median income
- 30678
White Plains (30678)
$48,529 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30642, 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 (11,001 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 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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