30253 ZIP Code — Mcdonough, GA
Henry County, Georgia
ZIP code 30253 is located in Mcdonough, Georgia, within Henry County. It covers approximately 46.87 square miles and serves a population of 60,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/678.
About ZIP code 30253
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $80,697.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
60,539
population
46.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30253 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30253
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mcdonough | Acceptable |
| Mcdonough | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30228 Hampton (7 mi)
30281 Stockbridge (7.7 mi)
30248 Locust Grove (8.2 mi)
30236 Jonesboro (9.3 mi)
30252 Mcdonough (9.3 mi)
30273 Rex (10.8 mi)
30238 Jonesboro (11.7 mi)
30223 Griffin (11.9 mi)
30260 Morrow (12.6 mi)
30234 Jenkinsburg (12.7 mi)
30294 Ellenwood (13.7 mi)
30094 Conyers (13.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 60,539 |
| Population density | 1,292 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 151 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 46.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.4440 |
| Longitude | -84.1893 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 770/678 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 32.8% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 37.5% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 24.5% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
60,539
Population
1,292
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$80,697
Median household income
$33,598
Per capita income
$247,500
Median home value
$1,437
Median monthly rent
63.1%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
14,240
Housing units
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,764
Under 5
2,003
1,907
5–9
2,165
2,230
10–14
2,532
2,248
15–19
2,551
2,255
20–24
2,560
4,145
25–34
4,704
3,813
35–44
4,328
3,905
45–54
4,433
1,663
55–59
1,887
1,320
60–64
1,498
2,047
65–74
2,324
737
75–84
837
320
85+
363
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,767 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 44,772 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,628 | 10.9% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
55.7%
White
26.3%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Asian
3.4%
Other race
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35,231 | 55.7% |
| White | 16,663 | 26.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,632 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,763 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2,173 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 1,720 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 32.8% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 37.5% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 24.5% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $80,697 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
38.0%
$300k–$500k
28.7%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,437 |
| Owner occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter occupied | 36.9% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 72.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 41.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.5% |
| Electricity | 46.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,759 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,401 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,347 | 11.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,875 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,134 | 39.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,989 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 35.8% |
| Married | 50.7% | 38.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,228 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 540 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,138 | 40.6% |
| High school | 4,089 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,605 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Transportation & utilities
18.1%
Retail trade
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Professional & management
6.5%
Public administration
6.4%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
18.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.8% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 20.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 56.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,293 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 9.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,772 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 2,001 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,008 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 378 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 482 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,573 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 53,293 | 88.0% |
| Born in different state | 30,239 | 49.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,280 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,966 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,013 | 67.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,243 | 5.4% |
| French | 3,052 | 5% |
| Italian | 2,336 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 237 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 17 | 0% |
| Polish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30253
What part of Mcdonough is ZIP code 30253?
ZIP code 30253 covers a portion of Mcdonough, Georgia, within Henry County.
What county is ZIP code 30253 in?
ZIP code 30253 falls within Henry County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 30253 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 30253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 30253?
ZIP code 30253 has an estimated population of 60,539 residents, with a density of 1,292 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30253?
The median household income in ZIP code 30253 is $80,697, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30253?
The median home value in ZIP code 30253 is $247,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 30253 in?
ZIP code 30253 observes the EST timezone.