City

Forest Park, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Clayton County  ·  Georgia

👥28,892Population
💰$45,975Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.3%Hispanic: 27.1%Black: 52.4%Asian: 6.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White10.3%
Hispanic27.1%
Black52.4%
Asian6.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
31%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma676 (4.6%)
HS Graduate5,810 (39.6%)
Some College2,396 (16.3%)
Associates2,063 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,402 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree2,313 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College16.3%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.5%Renter: 64.5%Tenure
Owner35.5%
Renter64.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,975 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,144/mo
Total Housing Units11,438
Vacant Units965

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
35%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
50%
About Forest Park, GA

Forest Park is a city in Georgia, located in Clayton County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,892 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31 years.

Economically, Forest Park is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,975 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Forest Park is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,144 per month. At 35.5% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Forest Park is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.41%).

Forest Park, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Forest Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30297 28,892 $45,975 $121,400 $1,144 6.7% 25.3% 35.5%

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