City

Decatur, GA

8 ZIP codes  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Georgia

👥169,950Population
💰$82,607Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$337,674Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 56.7%Asian: 3.9%Other: 4.3%Race
White29.0%
Hispanic5.3%
Black56.7%
Asian3.9%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma1,389 (1.2%)
HS Graduate25,617 (23%)
Some College10,439 (9.4%)
Associates15,095 (13.5%)
Bachelors9,097 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree49,861 (44.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 44.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College9.4%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate44.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,607 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$337,674 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,532/mo
Total Housing Units79,796
Vacant Units15,111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Decatur, GA

Decatur is a city in Georgia, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 169,950 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.74 years.

Economically, Decatur is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,606 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Decatur is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $337,674, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,531 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decatur is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (56.72%).

Decatur, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Decatur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30030 31,712 $127,318 $598,400 $1,683 3.7% 80.3% 62.8%
30032 42,812 $61,292 $245,000 $1,364 9.3% 39.1% 57.8%
30033 31,530 $107,647 $430,900 $1,752 3.5% 76.9% 64.8%
30034 41,823 $60,551 $228,200 $1,427 9.7% 38.6% 69.8%
30035 22,073 $65,733 $217,100 $1,522 12.5% 39.9% 54.9%