| ZIP Code | 30740 |
|---|---|
| City | Rocky Face |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Whitfield County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 869 ft |
| Latitude | 34.757368 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.072012 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13313 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.4% ▲ 71% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 66 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,248 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 1,067 (20.4%) |
| Associates | 783 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 748 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,313 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,665 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,600 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $727/mo ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,356 |
| Vacant Units | 353 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,356 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 353 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 30740 is located in Rocky Face, Georgia, within Whitfield County. With a population of 8,159, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 30740 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,665 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30740 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $727 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 30740 is primarily White (82.13%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30740 stands at 8.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 30740 in Rocky Face, GA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,159 residents, a median household income of $88,665, and a median home value of $241,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.