ZIP 30016 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Porterdale city, GA (30016)

Median Income

$74,276

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,696

Wealth inflow

Population

61,123

Unemployment

7.7%

4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,696 for ZIP 30016 (Porterdale city, GA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.7%+108% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.2%+5% vs US avg

390

Establishments

2,894

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing12.3%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Retail trade12.1%
Transportation, utilities11.2%
Information2.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.6%
Professional, scientific, management10.0%
Education, health care, social21.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.4%
Other services4.2%
Public administration6.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 30016 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.4%, median income rose 5.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.7%.

Median Income

$74,276

-1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate