| ZIP Code | 30268 |
|---|---|
| City | Palmetto |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Fulton County |
| Area Code | 770/943 |
| Elevation | 874 ft |
| Latitude | 33.54643 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.722632 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 66% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 215 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,878 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 838 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 1,057 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 332 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,899 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,792 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $252,300 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,224/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,641 |
| Vacant Units | 753 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,641 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 753 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 30268 is located in Palmetto, Georgia, within Fulton County. With a population of 10,714, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 30268 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,792 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30268 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $252,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,224 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 30268 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 41.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30268 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 30268 in Palmetto, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,714 residents, a median household income of $71,792, and a median home value of $252,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.