La Fayette, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30728
Walker County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,612
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,455
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Fayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30728 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 30728 (La Fayette, GA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.6 in 2023 to 234.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30728 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Fayette, Walker County, Georgia, home to 19,612 residents across 449.8 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30728 reports a modest median household income of $55,455 (21% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,254. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,200 (37% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $848; owner occupancy is 73.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Walker County, so 30728 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 30728
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Fayette, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30728.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Construction 25
Construction
25 establishments
- Manufacturing 25
Manufacturing
25 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 30728, La Fayette, 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
19,612
Population
449.8
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30728?
41.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$55,455
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$27,254
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30728 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
La Fayette, 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)
$55,455 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
8,199housing units
8,199
Total Housing Units
7,357
Occupied Units
842
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,200
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$848
Median Rent
1977
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30728 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 146 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 168 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 204 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 231 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 235 |
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 285 business establishments in ZIP 30728, employing approximately 6,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,987,000.
285
Businesses
6,169
Employees
$246.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 23.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 25 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Information | 7 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 1.8% |
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 30728 vs 30739 →
ZIP 30728 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30728
La Fayette (30728)
19,612 residents
- 30707
Chickamauga (30707)
16,483 residents
- 30740
Rocky Face (30740)
8,600 residents
- 30753 6,697
Trion (30753)
6,697 residents
- 30739 5,571
Rock Spring (30739)
5,571 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30728 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30728 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30740
Rocky Face (30740)
$79,671 median income
- 30739
Rock Spring (30739)
$76,600 median income
- 30707
Chickamauga (30707)
$74,360 median income
- 30728
La Fayette (30728)
$55,455 median income
- 30753
Trion (30753)
$51,204 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30728 ranks #4 of 5 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 30728, 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 (19,612 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 30728 in?
ZIP code 30728 (La Fayette) is located in Walker County, Georgia. Walker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walker-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30728?
ZIP code 30728 in La Fayette, GA has a population of 19,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30728?
The median household income in ZIP 30728 is $55,455, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30728?
The median home value in ZIP 30728 is $152,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30728 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30728?
ZIP code 30728 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 6,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30728 are: Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (30), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30728?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30728 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 30728?
In ZIP code 30728, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 30728?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30728 is 28.4 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 30728?
In ZIP code 30728, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30728 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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