30662 ZIP Code — Royston, GA

Franklin County, Georgia

ZIP code 30662 is located in Royston, Georgia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 83.31 square miles and serves a population of 8,325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30662

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $54,070. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30662 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,325
population
83.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30662 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30662

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City Status
Royston Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
30520 Canon (7.8 mi) 30624 Bowman (8.4 mi) 30633 Danielsville (8.5 mi) 30516 Bowersville (11 mi) 30521 Carnesville (11.1 mi) 30629 Comer (12.3 mi) 30634 Dewy Rose (12.4 mi) 30530 Commerce (13.1 mi) 30553 Lavonia (13.5 mi) 30646 Hull (14.6 mi) 30628 Colbert (15.7 mi) 30643 Hartwell (16.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 8,325
Population density 100 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 119
Geography
Land area 83.31 sq mi
Water area 0.78 sq mi
Latitude 34.2507
Longitude -83.1528
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 706/762
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.5% 50.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 26.1% 32.0% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 15.2% 21.2%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,325
Population
100
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$54,070
Median household income
$28,342
Per capita income
$146,200
Median home value
$724
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
2,893
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
214
Under 5
199
259
5–9
241
212
10–14
198
274
15–19
255
485
20–24
452
380
25–34
355
548
35–44
510
652
45–54
608
319
55–59
297
274
60–64
256
409
65–74
382
212
75–84
198
70
85+
66
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,53418.4%
18 and over6,79181.6%
65 and over1,33716.1%
Median age41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.7%
Black or African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Other race 4.5%
Asian 3.9%
Two or more races 2%
GroupCount%
White6,56174.7%
Black or African American8469.6%
Hispanic or Latino4565.2%
Other race3974.5%
Asian3423.9%
Two or more races1752%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 61.5% 50.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 26.1% 32.0% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 15.2% 21.2%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 8.8%
$10k–$15k 5.4%
$15k–$25k 8.6%
$25k–$35k 13.6%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 22.2%
$75k–$100k 11.5%
$100k–$150k 10.9%
$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.8%
$10k–$15k5.4%
$15k–$25k8.6%
$25k–$35k13.6%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k22.2%
$75k–$100k11.5%
$100k–$150k10.9%
$150k–$200k3.8%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$54,070

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%
$50k–$100k 19.2%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 17.9%
$200k–$300k 15.7%
$300k–$500k 10.4%
$500k–$1M 4.0%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$146,200
Median rent / month$724
Owner occupied72.4%
Renter occupied27.6%
Vacant16.6%
Single-family detached63.3%
Large apartment buildings1.8%
Mobile homes25.1%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20197.3%
2000–200917.0%
1990–199915.2%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197918.6%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19598.0%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier6.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms25.8%
3 bedrooms51.3%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.9%
1 vehicle34.7%
2 vehicles27.6%
3 or more33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas19.4%
Electricity70.8%
Propane / LP gas5.5%
Wood3.7%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,51548.4%
Cohabiting couple822.6%
Male householder, no spouse60319.3%
Female householder, no spouse93129.7%
Households with children under 1881826.1%
Households with seniors (65+)93029.7%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.2%27.7%
Married47.3%46.1%
Separated0.9%2.8%
Widowed3.0%11.3%
Divorced12.4%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%
Some HS, no diploma 14.3%
HS graduate 32.1%
Some college, no degree 20.3%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 10.3%
Graduate / professional 8.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.4%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1096.0%
Kindergarten784.3%
Elementary school61033.8%
High school26514.7%
College / grad school74141.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%
Retail trade 16.8%
Manufacturing 16.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Other services 5.7%
Professional & management 5.2%
Agriculture & mining 4.8%
Public administration 4.7%
Construction 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.6%
Service24.6%
Sales & office19.9%
Natural resources & construction6.0%
Production & transportation22.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.8%
Government16.7%
Self-employed7.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.4%
Carpool17.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.8%
Work from home6.3%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)29.3

Poverty

All people 16.2%
Under 18 years 24.6%
18 and over 14.2%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 42.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.3%
Retirement income22.8%
Supplemental Security6.6%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP13.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure38.6%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis29.4%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.2%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.7%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health20.2%
Poor mental health17.4%
Poor physical health13.6%
No health insurance22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.6%
Visited dentist52.8%
Cholesterol screening87.7%
Teeth loss22.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3314.9%
Disability%
Any disability18.3%
Under 185.5%
18–64 years16.5%
65 and over42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.4%
Public insurance37.2%
No insurance16.0%
Uninsured under 199.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only7,91295.0%
Spanish3494.4%
Other Indo-European1381.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander150.2%
Other languages1712.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)7,71792.7%
Born in same state7,67992.2%
Born in different state5,86470.4%
Foreign born380.5%
Naturalized citizen6087.3%
Not a US citizen16427.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French85710.3%
Italian6968.4%
Arab6357.6%
AncestryCount%
German310.4%
English170.2%
Polish120.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access87.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30662

What city is ZIP code 30662 in?

ZIP code 30662 is primarily assigned to Royston, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30662 in?

ZIP code 30662 falls within Franklin County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30662?

16% of residents in ZIP code 30662 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30662 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 30662 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30662?

The median home value in ZIP code 30662 is $146,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 30662?

ZIP code 30662 has an estimated population of 8,325 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30662 in?

ZIP code 30662 observes the EST timezone.

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