30173 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30173, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30173 is a zip code in Floyd County and Polk County, Georgia, which covers Rome CCD and Cedartown, with a total population of 6,825 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 30173 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30173.

The estimated population of people living in 30173 is 6,825, with a median age of 32.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30173 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,825
+20.18%
+18.59%
2020
5,679
+2.07%
-
2019
5,564
 -4.05% -
2018
5,799
+0.76%
-
2017
5,755
 - -

Population of 30173 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30173 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.5%
91.4%
 -8.64%
Black/African American
5.3%
3.5%
 +51.43%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.4%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.7%
2.6%
 +234.62%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30173 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 30173 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30173 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30173 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.2 +1.26% 35.8 +9.82% 31.1 +0.65%
2020 31.8 -13.35% 32.6 -15.1% 30.9 -10.43%
2019 36.7 -9.38% 38.4 -4.71% 34.5 -15.23%
2018 40.5 -5.37% 40.3 -6.28% 40.7 -2.86%
2017 42.8 - 43 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 30173 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 30173 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 205 +99.83% 385 +60.19% 482 665
10 to 19 436 11.69% 498 3.09% 424 479
20 to 29 138 +149.46% 140 +160.36% 428 490
30 to 39 353 +43.97% 442 +38.95% 532 592
40 to 49 510 -60.11% 525 -22.46% 208 366
50 to 59 361 +76.33% 527 +10.87% 634 574
60 to 69 417 -80.85% 355 -17.73% 154 270
70+ 193 +60.68% 270 -30.04% 331 196

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30173 zip code is $44,032.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 30173.

  • Under 25
    $11,759.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,019.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,421.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,349.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30173 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 30173, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 30173 is currently $57,255.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.04% of households in 30173 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 30173 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30173 is $23,390.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30173 by the total population of 30173.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30173 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30173 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30173 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30173 zip over the age of 16 is 5,144.

Of those people, a total of 62.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 30173 is 59.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 30173 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 369 21.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 402 87.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 516 80.40% 7.30%
30 to 34 years 628 82.80% 11.20%
35 to 44 years 787 70.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 819 72.50% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 672 83.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 214 36.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 377 17.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 360 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30173. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,526 61.80% 4.50%
Black or African American 279 75.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 46 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 293 72.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 114 36.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,459 61.80% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30173 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 30173 is 3,079, with median earnings of $35,065.00.

Women in 30173 are earning approximately 52.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,079 $35,065.00
Male 1,532 $46,103.00
Female 1,547 $24,145.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30173 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 98 $63,981.00
Business and Financial 56 $53,710.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 144 $44,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $46,875.00
Healthcare Support 165 $20,846.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 429 $7,320.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 180 $26,081.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00
Sales 257 $29,671.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $27,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $44,324.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $83,953.00
Production 568 $50,768.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $66,607.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30173 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 30173.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 28 $0.00 70 $0.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 43 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 144 $44,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 124 $43,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 165 $20,846.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 167 $0.00 262 $15,699.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $0.00 110 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Sales 43 $89,018.00 214 $26,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $0.00 163 $28,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 226 $63,106.00 36 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $83,953.00 0 $0.00
Production 444 $51,634.00 124 $25,856.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $66,607.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,584 households in 30173, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,911 families living in the 30173 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 30173:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,245 193 473 673
Average Household Size 3.07 2.03 3.49 1.38
Total Families 1,245 193 473 0
Average Household Size 3.07 1.9 3.19 0

Poverty

Of the 1,911 families living in 30173, 17.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30173:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,817 housing units in 30173.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,584 91.73%
Vacant 233 8.27%

26.34% of the total 2,817 housing units in 30173 are rental units. This is approximately 742 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,748 are occupied by the owner - or 62.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30173 is $920.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30173 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    94
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    414
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    328
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30173 is $109,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30173 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    425
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    375
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    299
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    270
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    211
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    157
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30173. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30173 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    58
  • 1940 to 1949
    98
  • 1950 to 1959
    179
  • 1960 to 1969
    313
  • 1970 to 1979
    595
  • 1980 to 1989
    673
  • 1990 to 1999
    420
  • 2000 to 2009
    251
  • 2010 to 2013
    230
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 30173 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    45
  • 1 vehicle available
    906
  • 2 vehicles available
    788
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    845

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30173 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30173 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30173.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    14
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    68
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    328
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    907
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    551
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    146
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    385
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    154
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    107
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    135
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    69
  • 90 or more minutes
    105

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 30173 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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