| ZIP Code | 30030 |
|---|---|
| City | Decatur |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Area Code | 404/943 |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft |
| Latitude | 33.772712 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.291005 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 80.3% ▲ 107% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 83 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,579 (8.3%) |
| Some College | 695 (3.6%) |
| Associates | 1,398 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 739 (3.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,575 (76.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,318 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $598,400 ▲ 115% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,683/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,672 |
| Vacant Units | 2,067 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,672 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,067 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 30030 is located in Decatur, Georgia, within DeKalb County. With a population of 31,712, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 30030 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,318 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30030 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $598,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,683 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 30030 is majority White (64.76%). Residents are highly educated — 80.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30030 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 30030 in Decatur, GA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 31,712 residents, a median household income of $127,318, and a median home value of $598,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.