Avondale Estates, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30002
DeKalb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,861
- 1,338/sq mi High-density area
- $89,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $531,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avondale Estates pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,338
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30002 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30002 (Avondale Estates, GA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.0 in 2023 to 274.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avondale Estates, DeKalb County, Georgia, home to 5,861 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 1,338 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,750 (28% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,696. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $531,900 (121% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 63.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,186.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 30002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 30002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avondale Estates, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30002.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 17
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 13
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30002, Avondale Estates, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,861
Population
4.4
Area (sq mi)
1,338
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30002?
44.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
9.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$89,750
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$67,696
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30002 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Avondale Estates, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,750 Top 19% higher than 81% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,145housing units
3,145
Total Housing Units
2,674
Occupied Units
471
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$531,900
Median Home Value
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$1,186
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30002 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 177 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 194 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 227 |
| 2023 | +15.1% | 261 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 275 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 157 business establishments in ZIP 30002, employing approximately 769 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,129,000.
157
Businesses
769
Employees
$40.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 29.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.8% |
| Information | 5 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30002 vs 30079 →
ZIP 30002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30083
Stone Mountain (30083)
50,384 residents
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
47,222 residents
- 30033
Decatur (30033)
30,763 residents
- 30030
Decatur (30030)
26,473 residents
- 30021
Clarkston (30021)
21,989 residents
- 30307 18,004
Atlanta (30307)
18,004 residents
- 30317 11,970
Atlanta (30317)
11,970 residents
- 30002 5,861
Avondale Estates (30002)
5,861 residents
- 30079 2,960
Scottdale (30079)
2,960 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30002 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30307
Atlanta (30307)
$140,677 median income
- 30030
Decatur (30030)
$126,830 median income
- 30033
Decatur (30033)
$111,616 median income
- 30317
Atlanta (30317)
$107,955 median income
- 30002
Avondale Estates (30002)
$89,750 median income
- 30079
Scottdale (30079)
$82,500 median income
- 30072
Pine Lake (30072)
$78,750 median income
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
$62,765 median income
- 30083 $55,307
Stone Mountain (30083)
$55,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30002 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30079 | Scottdale, GA | 2,960 | 1.3 mi |
| 30030 | Decatur, GA | 26,473 | 1.8 mi |
| 30032 | Decatur, GA | 47,222 | 2.4 mi |
| 30021 | Clarkston, GA | 21,989 | 2.7 mi |
| 30033 | Decatur, GA | 30,763 | 3.0 mi |
| 30072 | Pine Lake, GA | 730 | 3.4 mi |
| 30307 | Atlanta, GA | 18,004 | 4.2 mi |
| 30317 | Atlanta, GA | 11,970 | 3.6 mi |
| 30322 | Atlanta, GA | 2,023 | 4.0 mi |
| 30083 | Stone Mountain, GA | 50,384 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30002, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,861 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30002 in?
ZIP code 30002 (Avondale Estates) is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30002?
ZIP code 30002 in Avondale Estates, GA has a population of 5,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30002?
The median household income in ZIP 30002 is $89,750, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30002?
The median home value in ZIP 30002 is $531,900, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30002 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30002?
ZIP code 30002 has 157 business establishments employing approximately 769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30002 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Health care and social assistance (17), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30002 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30002?
In ZIP code 30002, 83.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30002 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30002?
In ZIP code 30002, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30002 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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