| City: | Porterdale, Georgia |
| County: | Newton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:13:23 PM |
| Population: | 80 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 470 / 678 / 770 / 943 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.5746, -83.8976 |
| Land Area: | 0.026 sq mi |
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Porterdale is a small mill town in Newton County, Georgia, about 35 miles east of Atlanta. Only 80 people live within the ZCTA boundary, housed in 40 occupied units. The median age of 25.8 years suggests a young, working population. Despite this tiny footprint, the Porterdale post office maintains 319 PO Boxes, nearly 8 times the local housing count.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for residents using the 30070 ZIP. The post office sits within the larger 30014 Covington ZIP boundary, which surrounds Porterdale entirely. With a POBox adoption rate of 7.97, the Porterdale post office clearly serves far beyond its immediate residents. People from surrounding Newton County communities rely on this location for mail access.
The economic data tells the story of a transportation-oriented workforce. Of local workers, 34 are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities sectors. Median household income sits at $62,589, slightly above the national median. Homeownership dominates here with 38 of 40 occupied units (95%) owner-occupied. Median home value is $166,100.
Street names are simple and traditional. Main Street accounts for 58 ZIP+4 records, while N Broad Street has 9 records. Both streets feature multi-unit addressing. This compact layout reflects Porterdale's origins as a textile mill village, where workers lived in company housing steps from the factory. The 103 business delivery points suggest commercial activity that far exceeds what the residential population alone would support.
Simple traditional street names typical of a historic Georgia mill village.
ZIP Code 30070 has 80 residents and 40 households (average 2.00 persons per household). The median age is 25.8 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.0%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 80Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 64Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,076.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 40Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $213,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 212 | 315 | 253 | 351 | 424 | 507 | 476 | 484 | 426 | 444 | 108 | 37 | 76 | 64 |
| Decennial Census | 342 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 80 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 25.8
Male Median Age: 30.5
Female Median Age: 23.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 59 | 85.51% |
| Black: | 8 | 11.59% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.45% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.45% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 41 | 51.25% | 30.5 years |
| Females: | 39 | 48.75% | 23.9 years |
| Total: | 80 | 100% | 25.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 64 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $59,583, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $38,958 (188.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,724. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $20,625 | $24,306 | $32,083 | $34,375 | $34,205 | $32,813 | $26,000 | $17,404 | $15,859 | $17,813 | $30,000 | $41,964 | $62,589 | $59,583 |
| Median Family Income | $35,694 | $36,875 | $43,750 | $38,750 | $37,132 | $39,722 | $31,071 | $26,806 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,594 | $15,781 | $18,750 | $16,771 | $0 | $17,768 | $15,833 | $13,750 | $15,078 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $50,469 | $50,833 | $31,806 | $31,250 | $0 | $26,818 | $28,750 | $23,125 | $0 | $24,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $23,125 | $17,262 | $15,956 | $15,208 | $0 | $14,931 | $14,598 | $22,857 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 34 | 53.13% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 30 | 46.88% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 34 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $213,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $146,200 (215.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $145,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $704 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $659. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $67,700 | $65,200 | $67,000 | $57,500 | $0 | $35,800 | $65,400 | $65,700 | $68,100 | $75,800 | $79,500 | $112,500 | $166,100 | $213,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $704 | $713 | $631 | $677 | $666 | $664 | $675 | $684 | $659 | $683 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 21.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 21.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 55.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 6 | 9.38% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 9.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 28.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 21.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 31.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 58 | 90.63% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 31.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 14 | 21.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 50 | 78.13% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.6% | 0.0% | 10.3% | 17.2% | 16.5% | 13.3% | 27.6% | 39.6% | 55.1% | 42.6% | 21.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 30070 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 167 people with an annual payroll of $5,757,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 394Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,442,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,757,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 167Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 30070 is located in Newton County, Georgia, within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12060) and Georgia's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,268,860 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 30070, and is subdivided into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA division. It covers 0.026 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (CBSA Div 12054)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,268,860Source: Census |
| MSA: | Atlanta, GA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.026 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 496.6 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1362244Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Porterdale city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 30070 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.