Zip code 30078: Snellville, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30078
30078 is a suburban zip code in Snellville, Georgia (Gwinnett County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 41,597 people live here, or 2,403 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $98,257 a year, 22% above the national median of $80,734. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $353,200, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,788 a month.
41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.5 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 35% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 30078 compares
- Diversity index72.597thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.910th of 708 in GA
- Average commute35.5 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min70th of 684 in GA
- Homeownership rate82.6%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%176th of 693 in GA
- Tech workers5.8%84thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%63rd of 704 in GA
- 82ndU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%25th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access95.3%79thU.S. 91% · GA 91%95th of 693 in GA
- Work from home19.2%75thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%100th of 706 in GA
- 75thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%212th of 704 in GA
- Median gross rent$1,78873rdU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,39361st of 628 in GA
- Population41,59770thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,40780th of 708 in GA
- Median household income$98,25770thU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,35386th of 672 in GA
- 67thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%102nd of 708 in GA
- Uninsured rate8.9%65thU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%529th of 701 in GA
- 65thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%238th of 678 in GA
- Residents under 1823.5%63rdU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%286th of 708 in GA
- Population density2,403/sq mi61stU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi81st of 708 in GA
- Healthcare workers10.1%60thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%201st of 704 in GA
- Veterans6.3%57thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%405th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$50,17356thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066151st of 699 in GA
- Government workers14.4%56thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%397th of 704 in GA
- Median home value$353,20054thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300111th of 661 in GA
- 49thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%300th of 704 in GA
- Per capita income$39,10747thU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924183rd of 708 in GA
- Median age38.445thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6427th of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate9.3%40thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%518th of 694 in GA
- Housing vacancy4.8%31stU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%611th of 694 in GA
- 25thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%535th of 708 in GA
- 19thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477518th of 691 in GA
| Measure | 30078 | Gwinnett | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity index | 72.5 | 75.4 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 10th of 708 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.5 min | 32.8 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 70th of 684 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.6% | 66.3% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 176th of 693 | |
| Tech workers | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4% | 3.8% | 63rd of 704 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 25.3% | 28.4% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 25th of 708 | |
| Broadband access | 95.3% | 94.6% | 91% | 91% | 95th of 693 | |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 18.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 100th of 706 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.7% | 10.8% | 10.1% | 10% | 212th of 704 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,788 | $1,810 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 61st of 628 | |
| Population | 41,597 | 979,864 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 80th of 708 | |
| Median household income | $98,257 | $87,890 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 86th of 672 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 39% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 102nd of 708 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.9% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 529th of 701 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.6% | 61.8% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 238th of 678 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.5% | 26% | 23.2% | 22% | 286th of 708 | |
| Population density | 2,403/sq mi | 2,273/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 81st of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.1% | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 201st of 704 | |
| Veterans | 6.3% | 5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 405th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,173 | $47,328 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 151st of 699 | |
| Government workers | 14.4% | 11.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 397th of 704 | |
| Median home value | $353,200 | $380,900 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 111th of 661 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 300th of 704 | |
| Per capita income | $39,107 | $38,906 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 183rd of 708 | |
| Median age | 38.4 | 36 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 427th of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.3% | 10.8% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 518th of 694 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.8% | 4.1% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 611th of 694 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.3% | 11.3% | 15% | 17.2% | 535th of 708 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.397 | 0.432 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 518th of 691 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White34%
- Black36%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian13%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other1.0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 13,295
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Family households
- 79.2%
- Married couples
- 60.6%
- Living alone
- 16.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.3%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 13,962
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Vacant
- 4.8%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 7.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.7%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 30078 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,306 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,977 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,230 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,218 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,858 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.2%
- Households with broadband
- 95.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.1%
- No internet access
- 3%
- Without health insurance
- 8.9%
- Limited-English households
- 3.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Snellville
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Center point
- 33.8610° N, 84.0180° W
- Land area
- 17 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Snellville53% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30078
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30017 | Grayson, GA | 3.7 mi | $99,917 |
| 30086 | Stone Mountain, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 30333 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 30356 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 30359 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 30362 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 30366 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 31119 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 31141 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 31145 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 31146 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
| 39901 | Atlanta, GA · PO box | 3.9 mi | — |
Zip codes like 30078 elsewhere
Questions about 30078
What city is zip code 30078?
30078 is assigned to Snellville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30078 in?
30078 is in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
What is the population of 30078?
About 41,597 people live in 30078, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30078 in?
30078 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30078?
The median household income in 30078 is $98,257.
What zip codes are near 30078?
The closest zip codes to 30078 are 30017, 30086, 30333, 30356, 30359.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30078, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.