ZIP Code 30161: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA

Total population: 34,705 Household income: $61,667 Rent: $1,059

Overview

Total population

34,705

Rent

$1,059

Year built

1973

Household income

$61,667

Per capita income

$35,813

Poverty rate

19.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Georgia

County

Floyd County

City

Rome

Total population

34,705

Adults over 25

24,181

Total households

13,432

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$61,667

Per capita income

$35,813

Poverty rate

19.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,059

Year built

1973

Households that rent

39.3%

Households that own

60.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

69.7%

Black

19.1%

Asian

1.1%

Two or more races

6.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

7.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

92.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,145 (91.6%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

1,200 (8.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.7%

High school graduate or GED

28.1%

Some college or associate degree

10.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

28.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 30161 with: Floyd County, GA Georgia United States

ZIP 30161

Total population34,705

Rent$1,059

Year built1973

Household income$61,667

Per capita income$35,813

Poverty rate19.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Floyd County, GA

Total population99,693

Rent$1,014

Year built1978

Household income$65,565

Per capita income$34,181

Poverty rate16%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Georgia State

Total population10,940,407

Rent$1,393

Year built1992

Household income$77,353

Per capita income$40,924

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP30161	CountyFloyd, GA	StateGeorgia	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,705	99,693	10,940,407	334,922,499
Rent	$1,059	$1,014	$1,393	$1,413
Year built	1973	1978	1992	1980
Household income	$61,667	$65,565	$77,353	$80,734
Per capita income	$35,813	$34,181	$40,924	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.5%	16%	13.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 30161

Rent & Income

In 30161, the typical monthly rent is $1,059 and the typical household income is $61,667. Rent here is lower than Georgia, and household income is lower than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 19.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 39.3% of households. About 45.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 30161 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 30161 — Poverty

How ZIP 30161 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,059	13 / 136	from lower rent	$860 – $2,369
Household income	$61,667	117 / 136	from higher income	$36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate	19.5%	121 / 136	from lower poverty	1.9% – 31.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Georgia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 30161

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 13th out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. Across Georgia, figures vary from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 30161 stands 117th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Throughout Georgia, numbers span from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 121st out of 136 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 30161 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,059 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 30161

Annual Household Income: $61,667

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 30161

Estimated Rate: 19.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 30161

In ZIP Code 30161, households that rent: 5,279 (39.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,279	39.3%
Owner-Occupied	8,153	60.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 30161

In ZIP Code 30161, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,390 (45.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,390	45.3%
Other renter households	2,889	54.7%
Total renter households	5,279	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 30161

Less than High School: 7,919 people (32.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,786 people (28.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,555 people (10.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,921 people (28.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,181

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.