Decatur, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30033

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

30,763
1,286/sq mi
$111,616
Median income
$455,300
Median home value
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Decatur pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
1,286
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.9 square miles in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia. The area is home to 30,763 residents, producing a population density of 1,286 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 30033 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30033 sits at $111,616 (59% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $63,595. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $455,300 (89% above the state average) with median rent at $1,918 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 30033 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 30033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30033.

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 30033, Decatur, 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

30,763

Population

23.9

Area (sq mi)

1,286

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30033?

38.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 16.3%
Asian 12.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$111,616

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$63,595

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30033 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,616 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 79.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.1%

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

What does housing look like?

15,494

Total Housing Units

13,545

Occupied Units

1,949

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%
Renter 37.4%

$455,300

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$1,918

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30033 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 171
2021 +9.1% 187
2022 +14.8% 214
2023 +5.7% 226
2024 +6.1% 240

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 963 business establishments in ZIP 30033, employing approximately 17,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,283,072,000.

963

Businesses

17,371

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 214 22.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 159 16.5%
Retail trade 122 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 88 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 73 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 5.1%
Wholesale trade 40 4.2%
Finance and insurance 36 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.0%
Construction 25 2.6%
Educational services 23 2.4%
Information 17 1.8%
Manufacturing 12 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 30033 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 30033 ranks #2 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 30033 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 30033 ranks #4 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
30345 Atlanta, GA 23,129 2.7 mi
30079 Scottdale, GA 2,960 2.0 mi
30030 Decatur, GA 26,473 2.9 mi
30021 Clarkston, GA 21,989 2.6 mi
30329 Atlanta, GA 28,539 2.5 mi
30322 Atlanta, GA 2,023 2.7 mi
30002 Avondale Estates, GA 5,861 3.0 mi
30324 Atlanta, GA 24,267 4.2 mi
30341 Atlanta, GA 31,793 5.2 mi
30306 Atlanta, GA 22,246 4.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30033 in?
ZIP code 30033 (Decatur) 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 30033?
ZIP code 30033 in Decatur, GA has a population of 30,763 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30033?
The median household income in ZIP 30033 is $111,616, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30033?
The median home value in ZIP 30033 is $455,300, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30033 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30033?
ZIP code 30033 has 963 business establishments employing approximately 17,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30033 are: Health care and social assistance (214), Professional, scientific, and technical services (159), Retail trade (122). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30033 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 30033?
In ZIP code 30033, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.1% 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 30033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30033 is 26.1 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 30033?
In ZIP code 30033, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30033 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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