Monroe, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30656

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

15,133
84/sq mi: $93,428
Median income: $355,100
Median home value: 28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs: 84
people per sq mi: 87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30656 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.8 square miles in Monroe, Walton County, Georgia. The area is home to 15,133 residents, producing a population density of 84 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 30656 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30656 sits at $93,428 (33% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $41,593. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $355,100 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,074 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30656 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Walton County, so you can benchmark 30656 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 30656

Construction

74
Retail trade

24
Professional, scientific, and technical services

22
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

22
Real estate and rental and leasing

21

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30656, Monroe, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

15,133

Population

180.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30656?

39.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%

African American 10.2%

Asian 1.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$93,428

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$41,593

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30656 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,428 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,672

Total Housing Units

6,482

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%

Renter 13.0%

$355,100

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,074

Median Rent

1999

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

-0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30656 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.4%	152
2021	+16.9%	178
2022	+25.9%	224
2023	+12.1%	251
2024	-0.7%	249

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 250 business establishments in ZIP 30656, employing approximately 1,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,477,000.

250

Businesses

1,409

Employees

$57.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	74	29.6%
Retail trade	24	9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	22	8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	22	8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	21	8.4%
Other services (except public administration)	17	6.8%
Health care and social assistance	16	6.4%
Finance and insurance	10	4.0%
Accommodation and food services	10	4.0%
Wholesale trade	9	3.6%
Transportation and warehousing	8	3.2%
Utilities	4	1.6%
Manufacturing	3	1.2%
Information	3	1.2%

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 30656 vs 30655 →

30680

37,837
30655

24,136
30656

15,133
30620

12,486
30666

8,659

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30656 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

30666

$95,000
30656

$93,428
30620

$84,098
30680

$80,956
30655

$69,148

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30656 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
30655	Monroe, GA	24,136	5.8 mi
30620	Bethlehem, GA	12,486	5.2 mi
30680	Winder, GA	37,837	9.4 mi
30666	Statham, GA	8,659	10.4 mi

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Walton County Monroe, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30656 in? ▼

ZIP code 30656 (Monroe) is located in Walton County, Georgia. Walton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walton-ga.

What is the population of ZIP code 30656? ▼

ZIP code 30656 in Monroe, GA has a population of 15,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 30656? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 30656 is $93,428, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 30656? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 30656 is $355,100, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30656? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 30656 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 30656? ▼

ZIP code 30656 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 1,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 30656? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30656 are: Construction (74), Retail trade (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 30656? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30656 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 30656? ▼

In ZIP code 30656, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 30656? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30656 is 33.6 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 30656? ▼

In ZIP code 30656, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30656? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 30656 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.