| ZIP Code | 30297 |
|---|---|
| City | Forest Park |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Area Code | 470/678/770/943 |
| Elevation | 964 ft |
| Latitude | 33.614988 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.371672 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 19.3% ▲ 93% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.3% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 36% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 676 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,810 (39.6%) |
| Some College | 2,396 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 2,063 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,402 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,313 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,975 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,400 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,144/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,438 |
| Vacant Units | 965 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,438 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 965 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 30297 is located in Forest Park, Georgia, within Clayton County. With a population of 28,892, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31 years. Economically, 30297 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,975 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30297 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $121,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,144 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 30297 is majority Black (52.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30297 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 30297 in Forest Park, GA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 28,892 residents, a median household income of $45,975, and a median home value of $121,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.