30655 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30655, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30655 is a zip code in Walton County, Georgia, which covers Good Hope CCD, Jersey CCD, Loganville CCD, Monroe CCD, and Social Circle, with a total population of 26,925 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 30655 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30655.

The estimated population of people living in 30655 is 26,925, with a median age of 35.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30655 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,925
+4.05%
+7.89%
2020
25,876
 -2.41% -
2019
26,516
+5.18%
-
2018
25,210
+1.01%
-
2017
24,957
 - -

Population of 30655 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30655 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
67.9%
71%
 -4.37%
Black/African American
25.8%
24.9%
 +3.61%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
1.6%
 +106.25%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30655 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 30655 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30655 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30655 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.6 +6.59% 33.9 +7.62% 36.7 +6.07%
2020 33.4 -3.75% 31.5 -5.41% 34.6 -3.08%
2019 34.7 -2.8% 33.3 -4.58% 35.7 -3.25%
2018 35.7 +0.28% 34.9 +0.58% 36.9 -2.89%
2017 35.6 - 34.7 - 38 -

The median age of the 30655 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 30655 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 1,829 +19.9% 1,749 +8.5% 2,213 1,869
10 to 19 1,682 0.94% 1,704 +42.85% 1,635 2,554
20 to 29 1,849 +4.43% 1,881 -27.94% 1,895 1,391
30 to 39 1,386 +2.53% 1,535 +38.37% 1,401 2,209
40 to 49 1,541 +16.62% 1,980 -19.86% 1,803 1,604
50 to 59 1,623 -14.9% 1,436 +10.83% 1,387 1,586
60 to 69 1,134 -4.35% 1,233 +18.63% 1,011 1,456
70+ 930 +34.88% 1,465 +11.56% 1,291 1,620

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30655 zip code is $60,283.00.

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 30655.

  • Under 25
    $46,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,351.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,191.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30655 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 30655, 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 30655 is currently $72,893.00.

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.

3.51% of households in 30655 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 30655 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30655 is $25,129.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30655 by the total population of 30655.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30655 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30655 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
    9.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30655 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30655 zip over the age of 16 is 20,162.

Of those people, a total of 57.90% 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 30655 is 55.10%.

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 30655 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,508 28.90% 17.40%
20 to 24 years 1,808 78.60% 6.20%
25 to 29 years 1,478 85.50% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 1,638 66.00% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 3,588 80.30% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 3,507 73.10% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 1,257 64.00% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 1,197 36.40% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 2,532 26.50% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,649 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30655. 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 14,757 59.00% 3.90%
Black or African American 4,672 53.10% 6.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 140 49.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 138 33.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 455 80.90% 13.90%
Hispanic or Latino 634 65.10% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,273 58.70% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30655 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 30655 is 11,114, with median earnings of $35,747.00.

Women in 30655 are earning approximately 63.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,114 $35,747.00
Male 6,033 $43,754.00
Female 5,081 $27,623.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30655 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 1,016 $70,917.00
Business and Financial 309 $50,673.00
Computer and Mathematical 114 $97,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 206 $83,060.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 95 $39,491.00
Legal 83 $79,236.00
Educational and Library 668 $41,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $7,282.00
Healthcare Practitioners 677 $55,917.00
Healthcare Support 383 $23,047.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $37,031.00
Law Enforcement 307 $44,453.00
Food Preparation and Serving 621 $12,199.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 521 $30,919.00
Personal Care and Service 275 $9,904.00
Sales 983 $32,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,275 $28,355.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 508 $39,063.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 502 $55,854.00
Production 914 $42,697.00
Transportation and Material Moving 497 $44,097.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30655 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 30655.

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 666 $85,586.00 350 $63,200.00
Business and Financial 114 $55,278.00 195 $49,241.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $96,125.00 53 $195,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 173 $83,675.00 33 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 75 $39,013.00 20 $0.00
Legal 30 $88,636.00 53 $78,542.00
Educational and Library 139 $52,958.00 529 $37,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 107 $7,123.00
Healthcare Practitioners 158 $70,500.00 519 $51,425.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 383 $23,047.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $63,472.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 277 $44,557.00 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 83 $10,194.00 538 $12,997.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 417 $31,959.00 104 $22,500.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 261 $8,558.00
Sales 375 $53,427.00 608 $23,208.00
Office and Administrative Support 437 $25,564.00 838 $35,337.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 508 $39,063.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 502 $55,854.00 0 $0.00
Production 722 $43,248.00 192 $32,870.00
Transportation and Material Moving 428 $50,375.00 69 $31,076.00

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 9,205 households in 30655, with an average household size of 2.86 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 6,522 families living in the 30655 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 30655:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,072 585 1,865 2,683
Average Household Size 3.43 3.08 3.91 1.21
Total Families 4,072 585 1,865 0
Average Household Size 3.41 2.92 3.67 0

Poverty

Of the 6,522 families living in 30655, 14.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30655:

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 9,873 housing units in 30655.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,205 93.23%
Vacant 668 6.77%

34.56% of the total 9,873 housing units in 30655 are rental units. This is approximately 3,412 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,706 are occupied by the owner - or 57.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30655 is $942.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30655 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
    87
  • Less than $500
    570
  • $500 to $999
    1,287
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,337
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    185
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    22

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30655 is $208,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30655 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    261
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    325
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    766
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,357
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,445
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,237
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    304
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30655. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30655 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    441
  • 1940 to 1949
    315
  • 1950 to 1959
    611
  • 1960 to 1969
    864
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,227
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,181
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,153
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,289
  • 2010 to 2013
    779
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 30655 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    418
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,024
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,084
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,679

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30655 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30655 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30655.

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
    231
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    639
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,325
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,018
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,218
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    663
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,738
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    345
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    459
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    749
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,367
  • 90 or more minutes
    248

Summary

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