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 Moderate-density area
- $53,487
- Median income Below-median income area
- $202,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30662 (Royston, GA) rose +13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.9 in 2023 to 237.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30662 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Royston, Madison County, Georgia, home to 8,537 residents across 207.7 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30662 reports a modest median household income of $53,487 (24% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,809. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $202,700 (16% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $771; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Madison County, so 30662 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 30662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Royston, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30662.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 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 30662, Royston, 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
8,537
Population
207.7
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30662?
40.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.8%
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?
$53,487
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,809
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30662 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Royston, 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)
$53,487 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
3,534housing units
3,534
Total Housing Units
2,996
Occupied Units
538
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30662 vs 30520 →
ZIP 30662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30662
Royston (30662)
8,537 residents
- 30633
Danielsville (30633)
8,474 residents
- 30521
Carnesville (30521)
4,944 residents
- 30520
Canon (30520)
4,426 residents
- 30624 2,611
Bowman (30624)
2,611 residents
- 30516 2,054
Bowersville (30516)
2,054 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30662 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30516
Bowersville (30516)
$77,818 median income
- 30633
Danielsville (30633)
$61,901 median income
- 30520
Canon (30520)
$56,532 median income
- 30521
Carnesville (30521)
$54,121 median income
- 30662
Royston (30662)
$53,487 median income
- 30624
Bowman (30624)
$51,988 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30662, 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 (8,537 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 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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