ZIP Code 30655 in Monroe, GA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Monroe, Georgia
City Alias:Between
County:Walton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:06:55 PM
Population:27,541 [See All]
Area Codes:770 / 470 / 678 / 943
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.7933, -83.6994
Land Area:83.015 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30655 has 27,541 residents and 10,224 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 37.7 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.5%, much higher than the state average of 51.9%) and Black or African American (23.7%, much lower than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,541Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,349Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,885Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:331.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$68,292Source: Census ACS
Households:10,224Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$290,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--21,60423,15622,95323,58123,92824,63824,95725,21026,51625,87626,92528,08128,349
Decennial Census24,136------------------27,541------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.7

Male Median Age: 35.9

Female Median Age: 39.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8919031,113996835774833859763880850784727581534349214144
Female898934981984802960897923875928968984848753738442298298
Total1,7891,8372,0941,9801,6371,7341,7301,7821,6381,8081,8181,7681,5751,3341,272791512442
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,87669.26%
Black:6,51423.90%
Hispanic:*1,0613.89%
Asian:2220.81%
American Indian:690.25%
Hawaiian:210.08%
Other:4911.80%
Total:27,254100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,03047.31%35.9 years
Females:14,51152.69%39.3 years
Total:27,541100%37.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,17495.86%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:930.33%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4451.57%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6373.82%
Total Population:28,349100%
Total Native Population:27,26796.18%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,0823.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $68,292, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $27,974 (69.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,570. Family households earn a median of $79,873 versus $40,674 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,199). By gender, male median income is $57,480 and female is $42,286, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,194 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.0%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,318$43,679$41,929$43,743$45,021$46,111$46,391$48,427$49,722$52,587$60,283$65,622$68,292
Median Family Income$48,116$51,425$49,607$52,414$53,851$52,757$55,663$57,550$57,666$58,820$65,033$70,724$79,873
Median NonFamily Income$20,026$21,270$18,891$21,188$23,781$26,196$21,488$24,636$24,159$30,267$30,711$39,436$40,674
Median Male Income$43,568$45,177$46,371$45,974$45,575$46,403$44,915$46,049$46,698$47,616$50,575$58,277$57,480
Median Female Income$27,393$29,814$30,108$31,968$31,765$31,544$32,482$35,574$33,602$37,047$39,313$42,796$42,286
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12,00456.15%
Unemployed:8083.78%
Not In Labor Force:8,56740.07%
Total:21,379100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,75431.27%
Service:2,29519.12%
Sales and Office:2,79023.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1999.99%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,96616.38%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,004100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $290,900, which is well above the state median ($272,900), is up $142,000 (95.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $119,800. The median gross rent is $1,099, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $444 (67.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $149. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.50% (62.23% with a mortgage, 37.77% free-and-clear) and renters 32.50% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.05%, which is much lower than the state rate (10.61%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$148,900$144,500$136,300$133,500$133,600$142,500$150,600$163,200$171,100$181,100$208,300$249,100$290,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3119.87%
$500 to $999:89728.47%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,21938.69%
$1,500 to $1,999:53617.01%
$2,000 to $2,499:70.22%
$2,500 to $2,999:190.60%
$3,000 or more:160.51%
No Rent:1464.63%
Total:3,151100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$655$670$694$697$745$810$853$904$950$954$942$1,061$1,099
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,07342.01%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,47225.50%
Renter Occupied:3,15132.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,696100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,69694.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5165.05%
Total Housing Units:10,212100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,18180.11%
Multi-Family Units:1,50214.71%
Other Units:5295.18%
Total Housing Units:10,212100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.77%). College enrollment is 10.76%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7284.04%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,20912.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,68531.52%
Some college, no degree:4,15723.04%
Associate's degree:1,3557.51%
Bachelor's degree:2,86415.88%
Graduate or professional degree:1,0415.77%
Total:18,039100%
High school or higher:15,10283.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,90521.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:16,60953.45%
Public Insurance:10,96035.27%
No Insurance:3,50311.27%
Total:31,072100%
Has Health Insurance:27,56988.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.1%15.9%15.9%17.2%16.1%14.0%13.0%13.3%13.3%14.6%14.2%18.0%14.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:5187.51%
Kindergarten:5718.28%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,15745.77%
High school (grades 9-12):1,91027.69%
College or graduate school:74210.76%
Total:6,898100%
Early Childhood:1,08915.79%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,63881.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30655 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 686 business establishments, employing about 10,118 people with an annual payroll of $480,560,000. USPS data shows 11,611 residential mailboxes and 740 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,611Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:740Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,870Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:9,030Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:179Source: USPS
# of Businesses:686Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$114,662,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$480,560,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,118Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30655 is located in Walton County, Georgia, within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12060) and Georgia's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,176,937 people, about 0.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 30655, and is subdivided into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA division. It covers 83.015 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.815 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:6,176,937Source: Census
MSA:Atlanta, GA MSASource: Census
Land Area:83.015 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.815 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7096.22 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1352192Source: Census
Place Name:Monroe city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30656 | | 30650

Schools in ZIP Code 30655


ZIP Code 30655 is in the Walton County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Carver Middle School 1095 Good Hope Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
District: Walton County School District
Harmony Elementary School 934 Harmony Church Rd Ne
Monroe, GA 30655
District: Walton County School District
Atha Road Elementary School 821 H D Atha Rd
Monroe, GA 30655
District: Walton County School District
The Bridge Of Georgia 109 Blaine St
Monroe, GA 30655
District: Private School
Johnston Institute Inc Dba Monroe Country Day Scho 603 S Broad St
Monroe, GA 30655
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30655


Emory University-Oxford College 801 Emory Street
Oxford, GA 30054
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Institute Of Cosmetology 3529 Atlanta Hwy
Athens, GA 30606-3152
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Military College - Madison 235 South Main Street
Madison, GA 30650-1349
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Career Institute 900 Flat Shoals Road Se
Conyers, GA 30094
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Gwinnett College 1000 University Center Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Georgia Administration Building
Athens, GA 30602
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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