| ZIP Code | 30033 |
|---|---|
| City | Decatur |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 935 ft |
| Latitude | 33.813689 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.284377 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 76.9% ▲ 98% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 317 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,009 (10.1%) |
| Some College | 827 (4.1%) |
| Associates | 1,468 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,340 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,004 (70.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,647 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $430,900 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,752/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,164 |
| Vacant Units | 1,906 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,164 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,906 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 30033 is located in Decatur, Georgia, within DeKalb County. With a population of 31,530, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 30033 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,647 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30033 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $430,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,752 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 30033 is majority White (59.43%). Residents are highly educated — 76.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30033 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 30033 in Decatur, GA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 31,530 residents, a median household income of $107,647, and a median home value of $430,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.