ZIP Code 30705
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Chatsworth · Murray County · Georgia
- Population
- 33,566
- Median income
- $69,036
- Median home value
- $189,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.7%
- Land area
- 617.0 sq mi
54/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
New York
ZIP code 30705 in Chatsworth, Georgia has a population of 33,566. The median household income is $69,036, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $189,600, 32% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 30705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 617.0 square miles in Chatsworth, Murray County, Georgia. The area is home to 33,566 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 30705 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30705 sits at $69,036 (2% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,784. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $189,600 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $860 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Murray County, so you can benchmark 30705 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 30705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30705.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 32
Other services (except public administration)
32 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30705, Chatsworth, 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
33,566
Population
617.0
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30705?
39.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
7.7%
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?
$69,036
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$29,784
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,434
Total Housing Units
12,498
Occupied Units
936
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,600
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$860
Median Rent
1993
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30705 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 146 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 165 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 212 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 215 |
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 387 business establishments in ZIP 30705, employing approximately 6,348 people with a combined annual payroll of $288,923,000.
387
Businesses
6,348
Employees
$288.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 81 | 20.9% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 27 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 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 30705 vs 30735 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30735 | Resaca, GA | 6,153 | 12.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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