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McDonough, GA
City in Henry County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30253.
Population
30,947
Land area
13.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,313
ZIP codes
1
McDonough and its ZIP codes
McDonough at a glance
- McDonough is about 12 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $75,343, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,600 (4% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,792 a month.
Local data for McDonough, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McDonough, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,343
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$314,600
Median rent
$1,792/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (2,388), Irish Americans (1,470), German Americans (1,092).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for McDonough.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,144
75,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,537
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,244 per person
How people get to work
McDonough, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McDonough, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
338
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McDonough, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.0%
U.S. 33.3% +14.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
ZIP codes in McDonough
1 in or overlapping McDonough. Population shown
Cities near McDonough
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Locust GroveCity | 6.9 mi | 12.3 |
| Heron BayCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.5 |
| StockbridgeCity | 7.7 mi | 19.1 |
| HamptonCity | 9.8 mi | 11 |
| LovejoyCity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| JenkinsburgCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Sunny SideCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| BonanzaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| IrondaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| JonesboroCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| ExperimentCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| JacksonCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| East GriffinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MorrowCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| GriffinCity | 16 mi | 14 |
| Lake CityCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McDonough, GA in?
- McDonough is in Henry County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in McDonough, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McDonough include 30253.
- What is the population of McDonough, GA?
- About 30,947 people live in McDonough, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McDonough?
- Nearby places include Locust Grove (6.9 mi), Heron Bay (7.6 mi), Stockbridge (7.7 mi), Hampton (9.8 mi), Lovejoy (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023