City

Scottdale, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Georgia

👥4,850Population
💰$70,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$280,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 40%Asian: 16.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White22.0%
Hispanic17.4%
Black40.0%
Asian16.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
26%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
16%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma95 (3.6%)
HS Graduate645 (24.5%)
Some College146 (5.5%)
Associates283 (10.8%)
Bachelors203 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,259 (47.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 47.9%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College5.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate47.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$280,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,094/mo
Total Housing Units1,762
Vacant Units270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
58%
About Scottdale, GA

Scottdale is a city in Georgia, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,850 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Scottdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,833 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scottdale is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $280,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,094 per month.

The population of Scottdale is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 40.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Scottdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30079 4,850 $70,833 $280,000 $1,094 2.0% 55.6% 54.2%