| ZIP Code | 30274 |
|---|---|
| City | Riverdale |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 870 ft |
| Latitude | 33.557264 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.400508 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 21.3% ▲ 113% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.8% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 825 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,027 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 2,323 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 3,371 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,965 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,075 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,455 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,100 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,241/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,299 |
| Vacant Units | 1,109 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,299 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,109 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 30274 is located in Riverdale, Georgia, within Clayton County. With a population of 33,929, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 30274 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,455 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30274 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $157,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,241 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.2%) and renters (51.8%). Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 30274 is primarily Black (75.54%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30274 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 30274 in Riverdale, GA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 33,929 residents, a median household income of $50,455, and a median home value of $157,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.