Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.0% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10,471 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 97,078 (22%) |
| Some College | 36,695 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 57,057 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 37,633 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 202,061 (45.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,350 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $352,594 ▲ 26% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,566/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 304,882 |
| Vacant Units | 39,979 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
DeKalb County is located in Georgia and encompasses 40 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 704,248 residents. With a median age of 36.83, it is a relatively young county.
DeKalb County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,350 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.6% is above the national average.
Housing in DeKalb County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $352,594 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,565.
The residents of DeKalb County are majority Black (50.5%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
DeKalb County, GA is a middle-income area in Georgia. The 40 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30319 | Atlanta | 45,382 | $132,847 | $708,700 | $1,861 | 4.1% | 82.1% |
| 30329 | Atlanta | 27,022 | $70,968 | $483,700 | $1,748 | 3.6% | 70.6% |
| 30340 | Atlanta | 30,646 | $57,216 | $312,600 | $1,529 | 4.7% | 47.9% |
| 30341 | Atlanta | 34,812 | $81,774 | $438,500 | $1,746 | 2.3% | 66.8% |
| 30345 | Atlanta | 24,576 | $107,151 | $529,300 | $1,714 | 1.4% | 71.1% |
| 30346 | Atlanta | 4,935 | $70,168 | $450,600 | $1,923 | 1.2% | 77.6% |
| 30350 | Atlanta | 35,809 | $84,633 | $512,800 | $1,645 | 5.0% | 69.4% |
| 30360 | Atlanta | 16,428 | $83,239 | $398,500 | $1,623 | 2.5% | 58.1% |
| 30002 | Avondale Estates | 5,507 | $87,813 | $510,900 | $1,123 | 4.2% | 73.9% |
| 30021 | Clarkston | 26,386 | $48,158 | $256,000 | $1,265 | 9.1% | 31.5% |
| 30030 | Decatur | 31,712 | $127,318 | $598,400 | $1,683 | 3.7% | 80.3% |
| 30032 | Decatur | 42,812 | $61,292 | $245,000 | $1,364 | 9.3% | 39.1% |
| 30033 | Decatur | 31,530 | $107,647 | $430,900 | $1,752 | 3.5% | 76.9% |
| 30034 | Decatur | 41,823 | $60,551 | $228,200 | $1,427 | 9.7% | 38.6% |
| 30035 | Decatur | 22,073 | $65,733 | $217,100 | $1,522 | 12.5% | 39.9% |
| 30038 | Lithonia | 42,744 | $70,860 | $234,900 | $1,535 | 7.7% | 43.2% |
| 30058 | Lithonia | 63,421 | $62,633 | $221,200 | $1,478 | 9.4% | 40.8% |
| 30072 | Pine Lake | 853 | $65,781 | $286,000 | $1,280 | 6.0% | 62.7% |
| 30079 | Scottdale | 4,850 | $70,833 | $280,000 | $1,094 | 2.0% | 55.6% |
| 30083 | Stone Mountain | 62,941 | $54,162 | $221,400 | $1,356 | 9.3% | 36.8% |
| 30087 | Stone Mountain | 37,570 | $89,484 | $312,200 | $1,778 | 7.0% | 55.9% |
| 30088 | Stone Mountain | 29,279 | $64,734 | $208,200 | $1,438 | 6.8% | 44.0% |
| 30084 | Tucker | 38,715 | $82,747 | $332,000 | $1,617 | 4.8% | 53.9% |