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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
$126,510
Median income
$640,500
Median home value
66.8%
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 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.

ZIP code 30009 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.8 square miles in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia. The area is home to 13,722 residents, producing a population density of 552 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 30009 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30009 sits at $126,510 (80% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $77,189. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $640,500 (166% above the state average) with median rent at $2,055 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30009 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 30009 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 30009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30009.

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 30009, 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

13,722

Population

24.8

Area (sq mi)

552

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30009?

42.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 10.5%
Asian 10.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$77,189

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30009 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,510 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,131

Total Housing Units

8,681

Occupied Units

450

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$640,500

Median Home Value

+166% vs state

$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

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ZIP 30009 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 30009 ranks #0 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 30009 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 30009 ranks #6 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
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

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
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 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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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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