ZIP Code 30740
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Rocky Face · Whitfield County · Georgia
- Population
- 8,600
- Median income
- $79,671
- Median home value
- $242,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.9%
- Land area
- 131.7 sq mi
65/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
New York
ZIP code 30740 in Rocky Face, Georgia has a population of 8,600. The median household income is $79,671, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $242,600, 13% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 30740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.7 square miles in Rocky Face, Whitfield County, Georgia. The area is home to 8,600 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 30740 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30740 sits at $79,671 (13% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,802. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $242,600 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $728 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Whitfield County, so you can benchmark 30740 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 30740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30740.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 30740, Rocky Face, 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
8,600
Population
131.7
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30740?
40.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.5%
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?
$79,671
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$34,802
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 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?
3,359
Total Housing Units
3,067
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,600
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$728
Median Rent
1992
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30740 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 151 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 176 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 208 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 219 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 221 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 30740, employing approximately 433 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,559,000.
82
Businesses
433
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.7% |
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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