30179 ZIP Code — Temple, GA

Carroll County, Georgia

ZIP code 30179 is located in Temple, Georgia, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 73.34 square miles and serves a population of 17,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 678/770/470.

About ZIP code 30179

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 $190,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,773. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 30179 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,351

population

73.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Temple	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30180 Villa Rica (6.9 mi) 30110 Bremen (9 mi) 30157 Dallas (11.1 mi) 30187 Winston (12.2 mi) 30113 Buchanan (12.3 mi) 30134 Douglasville (12.7 mi) 30153 Rockmart (14 mi) 30141 Hiram (14.3 mi) 30119 Carrollton (15.4 mi) 30118 Carrollton (15.6 mi) 30117 Carrollton (16.1 mi) 30116 Carrollton (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,351
Population density	237 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	73.34 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	33.7801
Longitude	-84.9975
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	678/770/470

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	40.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,351

Population

237

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$74,773

Median household income

$29,953

Per capita income

$190,300

Median home value

$1,093

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

5,882

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

483

Under 5

485

609

5–9

613

429

10–14

432

612

15–19

615

618

20–24

621

1,106

25–34

1,111

1,069

35–44

1,074

1,478

45–54

1,485

701

55–59

705

366

60–64

367

706

65–74

709

407

75–84

409

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,973	22.9%
18 and over	13,378	77.1%
65 and over	2,372	13.7%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Black or African American 13.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	14,019	78.2%
Black or African American	2,423	13.5%
Two or more races	609	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	587	3.3%
Other race	247	1.4%
Asian	53	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	40.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$74,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,300
Median rent / month	$1,093
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	38.5%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.1%
Electricity	61.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,406	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	371	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,322	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,135	18.2%
Households with children under 18	2,209	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,879	30.1%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	28.7%
Married	51.6%	51.2%
Separated	1.9%	1.0%
Widowed	4.1%	7.0%
Divorced	13.1%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	288	7.4%
Kindergarten	193	4.9%
Elementary school	1,504	38.5%
High school	1,019	26.1%
College / grad school	902	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.9%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 7.4%

Construction 7.1%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,080	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,383	94.4%
Spanish	370	2.3%
Other Indo-European	210	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	142	0.9%
Other languages	18	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,741	96.5%
Born in same state	16,648	95.9%
Born in different state	11,004	63.4%
Foreign born	93	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	610	3.5%
Not a US citizen	347	56.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,755	27.4%
French	1,831	10.6%
Italian	1,658	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	248	1.4%
Polish	38	0.2%
English	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30179

What city is ZIP code 30179 in?

ZIP code 30179 is primarily assigned to Temple, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30179 in?

ZIP code 30179 falls within Carroll County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30179 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 30179 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30179?

The median home value in ZIP code 30179 is $190,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 30179?

ZIP code 30179 has an estimated population of 17,351 residents, with a density of 237 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30179?

The median household income in ZIP code 30179 is $74,773, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30179 in?

ZIP code 30179 observes the EST timezone.