ZIP Code 30739
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Rock Spring · Walker County · Georgia
- Population
- 5,571
- Median income
- $76,600
- Median home value
- $238,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.9%
- Land area
- 64.9 sq mi
86/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
New York
ZIP code 30739 in Rock Spring, Georgia has a population of 5,571. The median household income is $76,600, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $238,300, 14% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 30739 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.9 square miles in Rock Spring, Walker County, Georgia. The area is home to 5,571 residents, producing a population density of 86 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 30739 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30739 sits at $76,600 (9% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,257. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $238,300 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,078 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30739 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Walker County, so you can benchmark 30739 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 30739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30739.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 30739, Rock Spring, 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
5,571
Population
64.9
Area (sq mi)
86
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30739?
44.1
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$76,600
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$29,257
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
2,162
Total Housing Units
2,046
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,300
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,078
Median Rent
2000
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30739 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 161 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 216 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 242 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 255 |
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 30739, employing approximately 703 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,329,000.
66
Businesses
703
Employees
$32.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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