| ZIP Code | 30035 |
|---|---|
| City | Decatur |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Area Code | 678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 873 ft |
| Latitude | 33.724452 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.204244 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.15 |
| Below Poverty | 23.7% ▲ 137% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 12.5% ▲ 155% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 343 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,067 (29%) |
| Some College | 2,111 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 1,895 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,887 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,707 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,733 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,522/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,731 |
| Vacant Units | 1,751 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,731 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,751 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.15 |
ZIP code 30035 is located in Decatur, Georgia, within DeKalb County. With a population of 22,073, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 30035 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,733 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30035 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,522 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.9%) and renters (45.1%). Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 30035 is primarily Black (90.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.7%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30035 stands at 12.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 30035 in Decatur, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 22,073 residents, a median household income of $65,733, and a median home value of $217,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.