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Fort Oglethorpe, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30742

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

7,460
860/sq mi
$49,323
Median income
$194,000
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Oglethorpe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
860
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30742 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30742 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, home to 7,460 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 860 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30742 reports a modest median household income of $49,323 (30% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,180. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $194,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $927 per month, and 36.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. To put 30742 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Catoosa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 30742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30742.

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 30742, Fort Oglethorpe, 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

7,460

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

860

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30742?

40.5

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$49,323

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$26,180

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 30742 ranks nationally

Fort Oglethorpe, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,323 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,768

Total Housing Units

3,321

Occupied Units

447

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.6%
Renter 63.4%

$194,000

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1983

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

+18.0%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30742 have increased 18.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 171
2021 +16.8% 200
2022 +19.8% 239
2023 +2.3% 245
2024 +18.0% 288

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 328 business establishments in ZIP 30742, employing approximately 5,033 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,200,000.

328

Businesses

5,033

Employees

$168.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 25.3%
Accommodation and food services 65 19.8%
Health care and social assistance 48 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.8%
Finance and insurance 25 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.4%
Manufacturing 9 2.7%
Information 8 2.4%
Wholesale trade 7 2.1%
Construction 6 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 30742 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 30742 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 30742 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 30742 ranks #7 of 9 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
30741 Rossville, GA 29,290 2.2 mi
37412 Chattanooga, TN 20,951 3.4 mi
37411 Chattanooga, TN 17,587 5.5 mi
37407 Chattanooga, TN 8,932 4.4 mi
37404 Chattanooga, TN 13,327 5.6 mi
37410 Chattanooga, TN 3,886 5.3 mi
37406 Chattanooga, TN 14,627 8.4 mi
30726 Graysville, GA 56 6.1 mi
30725 Flintstone, GA 4,647 6.5 mi
37408 Chattanooga, TN 1,486 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Catoosa County

30736 standard
Ringgold, GA
Pop: 41,029
30726 standard
Graysville, GA
Pop: 56

Related Areas

Catoosa County Fort Oglethorpe, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30742 in? ▼
ZIP code 30742 (Fort Oglethorpe) is located in Catoosa County, Georgia. Catoosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/catoosa-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30742? ▼
ZIP code 30742 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA has a population of 7,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30742? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30742 is $49,323, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30742? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30742 is $194,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30742? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30742 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30742? ▼
ZIP code 30742 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 5,033 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30742? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30742 are: Retail trade (83), Accommodation and food services (65), Health care and social assistance (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30742? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30742 increased by 18.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 30742? ▼
In ZIP code 30742, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30742? ▼
In ZIP code 30742, approximately 36.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30742? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30742 is 10.6% 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.