| ZIP Code | 30016 |
|---|---|
| City | Covington |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Newton County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 715 ft |
| Latitude | 33.517433 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.928703 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13217 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 514 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,221 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 5,769 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 7,747 (20.8%) |
| Bachelors | 3,947 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,974 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,276 ≈ Avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,700 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,585/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,223 |
| Vacant Units | 583 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,223 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 583 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 30016 is located in Covington, Georgia, within Newton County. With a population of 61,123, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 30016 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,276 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30016 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,585 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 30016 is majority Black (58.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30016 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 30016 in Covington, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 61,123 residents, a median household income of $74,276, and a median home value of $218,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.