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Alpharetta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30005

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

34,442
916/sq mi
$176,957
Median income
$636,300
Median home value
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
916
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.6 square miles in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia. The area is home to 34,442 residents, producing a population density of 916 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 30005 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30005 sits at $176,957 (152% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $69,311. The poverty rate stands at 1.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $636,300 (164% above the state average) with median rent at $2,084 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 30005 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 30005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30005.

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 30005, 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

34,442

Population

37.6

Area (sq mi)

916

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30005?

40.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

34.5%

Foreign-Born

White 50.7%
African American 10.8%
Asian 27.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$176,957

Median Household Income

+152% vs state

$69,311

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30005 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$176,957 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 75.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,074

Total Housing Units

14,427

Occupied Units

647

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$636,300

Median Home Value

+164% vs state

$2,084

Median Rent

1997

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

-5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30005 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 170
2021 +9.4% 186
2022 +20.1% 224
2023 +23.5% 276
2024 -5.7% 261

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 2,068 business establishments in ZIP 30005, employing approximately 43,982 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,383,611,000.

2,068

Businesses

43,982

Employees

$4.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 535 25.9%
Health care and social assistance 264 12.8%
Wholesale trade 156 7.5%
Finance and insurance 151 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 139 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 134 6.5%
Construction 132 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 122 5.9%
Retail trade 100 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 77 3.7%
Information 69 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 50 2.4%
Manufacturing 48 2.3%
Educational services 36 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 1.2%

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 30005 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 30005 ranks #8 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 30005 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 30005 ranks the highest 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
30022 Alpharetta, GA 64,359 4.3 mi
30009 Alpharetta, GA 13,722 5.0 mi
30097 Duluth, GA 41,715 5.7 mi
30092 Peachtree Corners, GA 31,704 8.0 mi
30004 Alpharetta, GA 53,033 6.2 mi
30024 Suwanee, GA 64,614 7.4 mi
30071 Norcross, GA 23,005 10.2 mi
30076 Roswell, GA 42,678 7.1 mi
30040 Cumming, GA 54,653 9.2 mi
30096 Duluth, GA 62,265 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

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Atlanta, GA
Pop: 67,602
30022 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 64,359
30331 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 54,094
30004 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 53,033
30075 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 49,736

Related Areas

Fulton County Alpharetta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30005 in? ▼
ZIP code 30005 (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 30005? ▼
ZIP code 30005 in Alpharetta, GA has a population of 34,442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30005 is $176,957, which is 132% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30005 is $636,300, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30005 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30005? ▼
ZIP code 30005 has 2,068 business establishments employing approximately 43,982 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30005 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (535), Health care and social assistance (264), Wholesale trade (156). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30005 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 30005? ▼
In ZIP code 30005, 81.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.5% 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 30005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30005 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30005? ▼
In ZIP code 30005, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30005 is 1.9% 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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