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Alpharetta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30004

Fulton County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

53,033
357/sq mi
$156,100
Median income
$657,700
Median home value
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alpharetta pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
357
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.6 square miles in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia. The area is home to 53,033 residents, producing a population density of 357 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30004 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30004 sits at $156,100 (122% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $76,606. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $657,700 (173% above the state average) with median rent at $2,029 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 30004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30004.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30004, Alpharetta, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

53,033

Population

148.6

Area (sq mi)

357

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30004?

39.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

27.7%

Foreign-Born

White 53.2%
African American 10.8%
Asian 20.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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?

$156,100

Median Household Income

+122% vs state

$76,606

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30004 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$156,100 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

25,219

Total Housing Units

24,672

Occupied Units

547

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$657,700

Median Home Value

+173% vs state

$2,029

Median Rent

2002

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30004 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 176
2021 +11.0% 195
2022 +22.5% 239
2023 +23.1% 294
2024 +4.3% 307

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 2,802 business establishments in ZIP 30004, employing approximately 43,688 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,386,472,000.

2,802

Businesses

43,688

Employees

$3.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 592 21.1%
Construction 270 9.6%
Retail trade 246 8.8%
Wholesale trade 205 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 201 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 190 6.8%
Finance and insurance 189 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 187 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 179 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 157 5.6%
Information 116 4.1%
Manufacturing 77 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 58 2.1%
Educational services 49 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 49 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 29 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 30004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30004 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 30004 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30009 Alpharetta, GA 13,722 4.6 mi
30076 Roswell, GA 42,678 8.0 mi
30005 Alpharetta, GA 34,442 6.2 mi
30115 Canton, GA 35,672 7.2 mi
30022 Alpharetta, GA 64,359 8.4 mi
30075 Roswell, GA 52,573 8.0 mi
30040 Cumming, GA 54,653 8.5 mi
30028 Cumming, GA 22,182 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

30349 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 67,602
30022 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 64,359
30331 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 54,094
30075 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 49,736
30076 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 42,678

Related Areas

Fulton County Alpharetta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30004 in? ▼
ZIP code 30004 (Alpharetta) is located in Fulton County, Georgia. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30004? ▼
ZIP code 30004 in Alpharetta, GA has a population of 53,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30004 is $156,100, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30004 is $657,700, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30004 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30004? ▼
ZIP code 30004 has 2,802 business establishments employing approximately 43,688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30004 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (592), Construction (270), Retail trade (246). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30004 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 30004? ▼
In ZIP code 30004, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.2% 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 30004? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30004 is 27.1 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 30004? ▼
In ZIP code 30004, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30004 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Alpharetta, GA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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