PlainZIP

Rock Spring, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30739

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

5,571
86/sq mi
$76,600
Median income
$238,300
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rock Spring pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
86
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rock Spring, Walker County, Georgia, home to 5,571 residents across 64.9 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30739 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,600 (9% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,257. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 30739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rock Spring, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30739.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30739?

44.1

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

How ZIP 30739 ranks nationally

Rock Spring, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,600 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 30739 vs 30728 →

ZIP 30739 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 30739 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30739 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 30739 ranks #3 of 8 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
30728 La Fayette, GA 19,612 8.7 mi
30707 Chickamauga, GA 16,483 8.4 mi
30742 Fort Oglethorpe, GA 7,460 10.2 mi
30736 Ringgold, GA 41,029 8.2 mi
30740 Rocky Face, GA 8,600 8.5 mi
30741 Rossville, GA 29,290 10.9 mi
30725 Flintstone, GA 4,647 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walker County

30741 standard
Rossville, GA
Pop: 29,290
30728 standard
La Fayette, GA
Pop: 19,612
30707 standard
Chickamauga, GA
Pop: 16,483
30725 standard
Flintstone, GA
Pop: 4,647
30750 standard
Lookout Mountain, GA
Pop: 4,125

Related Areas

Walker County Rock Spring, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30739 in? ▼
ZIP code 30739 (Rock Spring) 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 30739? ▼
ZIP code 30739 in Rock Spring, GA has a population of 5,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30739 is $76,600, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30739 is $238,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30739 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30739? ▼
ZIP code 30739 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30739 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30739 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 30739? ▼
In ZIP code 30739, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 30739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30739 is 28.9 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 30739? ▼
In ZIP code 30739, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30739 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.