| ZIP Code | 30236 |
|---|---|
| City | Jonesboro |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 784 ft |
| Latitude | 33.519927 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.325187 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.7% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,078 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,169 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 3,568 (12%) |
| Associates | 5,157 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,594 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,117 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,867 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,700 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,233/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,230 |
| Vacant Units | 1,583 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,230 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,583 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 30236 is located in Jonesboro, Georgia, within Clayton County. With a population of 51,784, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.3 years. Economically, 30236 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,867 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30236 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,233 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.8%) and renters (43.2%). Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 30236 is majority Black (63.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30236 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 30236 in Jonesboro, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 51,784 residents, a median household income of $68,867, and a median home value of $219,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.