Alpharetta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30009
Fulton County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,722
- 552/sq mi High-density area
- $126,510
- Median income Above-median income area
- $640,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alpharetta pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 552
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30009 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 30009 (Alpharetta, GA) rose +15.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 346.5 in 2023 to 400.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia, home to 13,722 residents across 24.8 square miles, a density of 552 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,510 (80% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,189. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $640,500 (166% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 61.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,055.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 30009 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 30009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alpharetta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30009.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
305 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
159 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
123 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 30009, Alpharetta, 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
13,722
Population
24.8
Area (sq mi)
552
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30009?
42.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
19.9%
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?
$126,510
Median Household Income
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$77,189
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30009 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Alpharetta, 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)
$126,510 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
9,131housing units
9,131
Total Housing Units
8,681
Occupied Units
450
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$640,500
Median Home Value
+166% vs state ZIP avg
$2,055
Median Rent
1999
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
+15.6%
YoY Change (2024)
401
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+301%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30009 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +301% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 215 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 246 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 298 |
| 2023 | +16.2% | 346 |
| 2024 | +15.6% | 401 |
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 1,507 business establishments in ZIP 30009, employing approximately 35,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,475,271,000.
1,507
Businesses
35,378
Employees
$3.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 305 | 20.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 160 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 159 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 149 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 123 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 120 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 118 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 89 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 66 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 66 | 4.4% |
| Information | 38 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 30 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.1% |
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 30009 vs 30076 →
ZIP 30009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30022
Alpharetta (30022)
64,359 residents
- 30004
Alpharetta (30004)
53,033 residents
- 30075
Roswell (30075)
52,573 residents
- 30076
Roswell (30076)
42,678 residents
- 30115
Canton (30115)
35,672 residents
- 30350
Atlanta (30350)
34,740 residents
- 30005
Alpharetta (30005)
34,442 residents
- 30338
Atlanta (30338)
33,617 residents
- 30092
Peachtree Corners (30092)
31,704 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30009 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30005
Alpharetta (30005)
$176,957 median income
- 30075
Roswell (30075)
$157,335 median income
- 30004
Alpharetta (30004)
$156,100 median income
- 30022
Alpharetta (30022)
$153,294 median income
- 30338
Atlanta (30338)
$135,148 median income
- 30009
Alpharetta (30009)
$126,510 median income
- 30076
Roswell (30076)
$118,170 median income
- 30115
Canton (30115)
$113,089 median income
- 30360
Atlanta (30360)
$97,543 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30009 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30076 | Roswell, GA | 42,678 | 3.5 mi |
| 30004 | Alpharetta, GA | 53,033 | 4.6 mi |
| 30005 | Alpharetta, GA | 34,442 | 5.0 mi |
| 30022 | Alpharetta, GA | 64,359 | 4.6 mi |
| 30075 | Roswell, GA | 52,573 | 5.1 mi |
| 30350 | Atlanta, GA | 34,740 | 7.0 mi |
| 30338 | Atlanta, GA | 33,617 | 9.2 mi |
| 30092 | Peachtree Corners, GA | 31,704 | 8.3 mi |
| 30360 | Atlanta, GA | 14,536 | 10.0 mi |
| 30115 | Canton, GA | 35,672 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30009, 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 (13,722 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 30009 in?
ZIP code 30009 (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 30009?
ZIP code 30009 in Alpharetta, GA has a population of 13,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30009?
The median household income in ZIP 30009 is $126,510, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30009?
The median home value in ZIP 30009 is $640,500, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30009 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30009?
ZIP code 30009 has 1,507 business establishments employing approximately 35,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30009 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (305), Health care and social assistance (160), Retail trade (159). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30009?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30009 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 301%. 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 30009?
In ZIP code 30009, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 30009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30009 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 30009?
In ZIP code 30009, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30009 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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