City

Clarkston, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Georgia

👥26,386Population
💰$48,158Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂24.7Median Age
🏠$256,000Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.3%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 61.8%Asian: 15.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White14.3%
Hispanic5.2%
Black61.8%
Asian15.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
27%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
16%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.86
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma1,046 (8.8%)
HS Graduate4,226 (35.7%)
Some College1,063 (9%)
Associates1,770 (15%)
Bachelors931 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree2,803 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 8.8%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 9%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS8.8%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College9.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 26%Renter: 74%Tenure
Owner26.0%
Renter74.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,158 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$256,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,265/mo
Total Housing Units8,416
Vacant Units1,588

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Clarkston, GA

Clarkston is a city in Georgia, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,386 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.7 years.

Economically, Clarkston is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,158 is below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Clarkston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,265 per month. At 26.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Clarkston is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (61.81%).

Clarkston, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Clarkston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30021 26,386 $48,158 $256,000 $1,265 9.1% 31.5% 26.0%