| ZIP Code | 30238 |
|---|---|
| City | Jonesboro |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 816 ft |
| Latitude | 33.501846 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.382236 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.17 |
| Below Poverty | 18.8% ▲ 88% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 891 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,296 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 2,948 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 3,730 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,667 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,342 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,232 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,200 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 100% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,438/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,899 |
| Vacant Units | 1,319 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,899 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,319 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.17 |
ZIP code 30238 is located in Jonesboro, Georgia, within Clayton County. With a population of 43,050, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.4 years. Economically, 30238 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,232 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30238 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,438 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.9%) and renters (40.1%). Median home values have increased by 100% since 2019.
The population of 30238 is primarily Black (71.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.8%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30238 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 30238 in Jonesboro, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 43,050 residents, a median household income of $60,232, and a median home value of $208,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.