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Royston, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30662

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

8,537
41/sq mi
$53,487
Median income
$202,700
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Royston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30662 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30662 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 207.7 square miles in Royston, Madison County, Georgia. The area is home to 8,537 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 30662 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30662 sits at $53,487 (24% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,809. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $202,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $771 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30662 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 30662 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 30662

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30662.

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 30662, Royston, 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

8,537

Population

207.7

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30662?

40.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 12.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$53,487

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$30,809

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30662 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,487 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,534

Total Housing Units

2,996

Occupied Units

538

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$202,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1982

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30662 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 153
2021 +14.7% 176
2022 +18.8% 209
2023 -0.0% 209
2024 +13.9% 238

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 170 business establishments in ZIP 30662, employing approximately 1,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,007,000.

170

Businesses

1,742

Employees

$83.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 26.5%
Construction 22 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 19 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.7%
Wholesale trade 12 7.1%
Manufacturing 9 5.3%
Finance and insurance 9 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.4%

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 30662 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 30662 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 30662 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 30662 ranks #5 of 6 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
30520 Canon, GA 4,426 6.0 mi
30624 Bowman, GA 2,611 7.9 mi
30633 Danielsville, GA 8,474 8.3 mi
30516 Bowersville, GA 2,054 9.9 mi
30521 Carnesville, GA 4,944 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

30633 standard
Danielsville, GA
Pop: 8,474
30646 standard
Hull, GA
Pop: 6,946
30628 standard
Colbert, GA
Pop: 6,556
30629 standard
Comer, GA
Pop: 4,531

Related Areas

Madison County Royston, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30662 in? ▼
ZIP code 30662 (Royston) 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 30662? ▼
ZIP code 30662 in Royston, GA has a population of 8,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30662? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30662 is $53,487, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30662? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30662 is $202,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30662? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30662 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30662? ▼
ZIP code 30662 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 1,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30662? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30662 are: Retail trade (45), Construction (22), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30662? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30662 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 30662? ▼
In ZIP code 30662, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 30662? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30662 is 30.7 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 30662? ▼
In ZIP code 30662, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30662? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30662 is 15.7% 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 Royston, 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.

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