ZIP Code 30228, Georgia
ZIP Code 30228 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 30228 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Clayton County / Henry County / Spalding County, Georgia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 52,402. The land area covers 73.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,402 | ±2,684 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.4 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 17,662 | ±1,026 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 18,897 | ±1,023 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,662 | ±1,026 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,235 | ±342 |
| Median Home Value | $296,900 | ±$11,889 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,584 | ±$110 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,619 | ±$5,550 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,751 | ±$2,385 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,976 | ±1,513 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 24,786 | ±1,779 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.4% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 297,703 (2024)
ID: 124403
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
112 SMITH STREET, JONESBORO GA 30236
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Griffin, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rex, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Griffin, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Jonesboro, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Griffin, GA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 05-12 | College Park, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Stockbridge, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Stockbridge, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Forest Park, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | College Park, GA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southern Crescent Technical College
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College | 10.1 mi away | 501 Varsity Rd, Griffin, GA, 30223-2042 |
7702293327
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FORTSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 61 MCDONOUGH STREET, HAMPTON, GA, 30228 |
(678) 432-5353
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Empire Beauty School-Morrow
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 1958 Mt Zion Rd, Ste 205, Morrow, GA, 30260 |
8009204593
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LOVEJOY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 1721 MCDONOUGH ROAD, HAMPTON, GA, 30228 |
(770) 472-8129
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Interactive College of Technology-Morrow
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College | 11.9 mi away | 3000 Corporate Center Drive Suite 200, Morrow, GA, 30260 |
7709601298
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FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 1821 HERITAGE PARK WAY, FAYETTEVILLE, GA, 30214 |
(770) 461-8841
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United Education Institute-Morrow
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College Vocational | 12.1 mi away | 1564 Southlake Parkway, Morrow, GA, 30260-2941 |
6784224500
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MCDONOUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 1001 FLORENCE MCGARITY BLVD, MCDONOUGH, GA, 30252 |
(678) 432-5353
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Clayton State University
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College | 13.4 mi away | 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA, 30260-0285 |
6784664000
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CLAYTON COUNTY HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 865 BATTLE CREEK ROAD, JONESBORO, GA, 30236 |
(770) 473-3850
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JONESBORO, GA US, located 9.4 miles from ZCTA5 30228. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.7° | 32.3° | 42.5° | 5.02" | 0.5" |
| February | 56.5° | 35.3° | 45.9° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| March | 64.7° | 41.8° | 53.3° | 4.95" | 0.1" |
| April | 73.0° | 49.1° | 61.0° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.5° | 58.8° | 69.7° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.7° | 66.5° | 76.6° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.6° | 70.0° | 79.8° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.6° | 69.0° | 78.8° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.2° | 63.3° | 73.3° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.4° | 51.6° | 62.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.4° | 40.9° | 51.7° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| December | 54.7° | 35.4° | 45.1° | 4.96" | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Lovejoy city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Sunny Side CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Bonanza CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Woolsey town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| Irondale CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 30228. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.