| ZIP Code | 30072 |
|---|---|
| City | Pine Lake |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Area Code | 404/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 936 ft |
| Latitude | 33.79141 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.204844 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13089 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 62.7% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 64 (10.7%) |
| Some College | 46 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 114 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 76 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 300 (50%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,781 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,280/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 478 |
| Vacant Units | 75 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 478 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 75 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 30072 is located in Pine Lake, Georgia, within DeKalb County. With a population of 853, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 30072 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,781 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30072 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $286,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,280 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.3%) and renters (44.7%). Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 30072 is majority White (61.31%). Residents are highly educated — 62.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30072 stands at 6.0%, which is above 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 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 30072 in Pine Lake, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 853 residents, a median household income of $65,781, and a median home value of $286,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.