30173 ZIP Code — Silver Creek, GA

Floyd County, Georgia

ZIP code 30173 is located in Silver Creek, Georgia, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 34.90 square miles and serves a population of 6,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 30173

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 $134,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $47,158. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30173 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

6,590

population

34.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30173 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30173

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30173. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silver Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30147 Lindale (5 mi) 30104 Aragon (5.2 mi) 30178 Taylorsville (9.9 mi) 30161 Rome (10.2 mi) 30145 Kingston (11 mi) 30125 Cedartown (12 mi) 30153 Rockmart (12 mi) 30124 Cave Spring (12.2 mi) 30165 Rome (14.2 mi) 30120 Cartersville (16.9 mi) 30132 Dallas (18.5 mi) 30733 Plainville (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,590
Population density	189 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	34.90 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	34.1382
Longitude	-85.1330
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	50.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,590

Population

189

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$47,158

Median household income

$26,931

Per capita income

$134,900

Median home value

$1,050

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,061

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

229

266

5–9

307

205

10–14

237

156

15–19

181

196

20–24

226

522

25–34

602

308

35–44

355

440

45–54

509

314

55–59

363

60–64

109

181

65–74

210

155

75–84

178

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,601	24.3%
18 and over	4,989	75.7%
65 and over	773	11.7%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.5%

Black or African American 8.8%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,386	80.5%
Black or African American	586	8.8%
Two or more races	574	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	101	1.5%
Other race	44	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	50.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	17.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$47,158

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,900
Median rent / month	$1,050
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.7%
Electricity	53.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,329	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	140	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	590	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	654	24.1%
Households with children under 18	1,116	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	534	19.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	24.5%
Married	62.2%	53.8%
Separated	0.6%	1.9%
Widowed	2.2%	5.2%
Divorced	8.8%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	2.7%
Kindergarten	210	12.2%
Elementary school	725	42.1%
High school	181	10.5%
College / grad school	561	32.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Retail trade 5.8%

Public administration 5.6%

Other services 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	478	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	13.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,163	93.5%
Spanish	84	1.4%
Other Indo-European	84	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,493	98.5%
Born in same state	6,452	97.9%
Born in different state	5,048	76.6%
Foreign born	41	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	97	1.5%
Not a US citizen	13	13.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,408	21.4%
French	854	13%
Italian	818	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.2%
English	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30173

What city is ZIP code 30173 in?

ZIP code 30173 is primarily assigned to Silver Creek, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30173 in?

ZIP code 30173 falls within Floyd County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30173?

22% of residents in ZIP code 30173 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30173?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30173?

The median home value in ZIP code 30173 is $134,900.

Does ZIP code 30173 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 30173 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 30173 in?

ZIP code 30173 observes the EST timezone.