City

Fairburn, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Georgia

👥48,541Population
💰$92,681Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$281,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.7%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.7%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 86.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White7.7%
Hispanic4.3%
Black86.4%
Asian0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.7% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma113 (0.4%)
HS Graduate7,331 (25%)
Some College2,521 (8.6%)
Associates5,082 (17.3%)
Bachelors3,349 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree10,928 (37.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 37.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College8.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate37.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,681 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$281,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,751/mo
Total Housing Units16,933
Vacant Units581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
66%
About Fairburn, GA

Fairburn is a city in Georgia, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 48,541 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Fairburn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,681 is above the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fairburn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,751 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairburn is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily Black (86.4%).

Fairburn, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Fairburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30213 48,541 $92,681 $281,300 $1,751 4.7% 48.7% 61.5%