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Decatur, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30034

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

43,113
982/sq mi
$63,517
Median income
$251,400
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Decatur pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
982
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30034 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia, with 43,113 residents across 43.9 square miles, a density of 982 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30034 reports a modest median household income of $63,517 (10% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,854. Local economic indicators show a 13.8% poverty rate alongside 10.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $251,400 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,541 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 30034 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DeKalb County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 30034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30034.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30034, Decatur, 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

43,113

Population

43.9

Area (sq mi)

982

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 30034?

43.2

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 4.7%
African American 89.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$63,517

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,854

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30034 ranks nationally

Decatur, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,517 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

20,559

Total Housing Units

16,406

Occupied Units

4,153

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$251,400

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,541

Median Rent

1984

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30034 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 141
2021 +20.6% 170
2022 +21.6% 206
2023 +10.7% 229
2024 -0.1% 228

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 487 business establishments in ZIP 30034, employing approximately 5,209 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,974,000.

487

Businesses

5,209

Employees

$253.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 105 21.6%
Health care and social assistance 78 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 69 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 48 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 6.6%
Finance and insurance 31 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 26 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.9%
Construction 13 2.7%
Information 11 2.3%
Educational services 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%
Wholesale trade 6 1.2%

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 30034 vs 30032 →

ZIP 30034 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 30034 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 30034 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 30034 ranks #8 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
30032 Decatur, GA 47,222 3.4 mi
30294 Ellenwood, GA 39,865 3.9 mi
30035 Decatur, GA 20,396 3.4 mi
30002 Avondale Estates, GA 5,861 5.7 mi
30316 Atlanta, GA 31,110 5.0 mi
30079 Scottdale, GA 2,960 7.0 mi
30288 Conley, GA 8,929 5.1 mi
30030 Decatur, GA 26,473 6.0 mi
30317 Atlanta, GA 11,970 5.5 mi
30021 Clarkston, GA 21,989 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

30058 standard
Lithonia, GA
Pop: 52,945
30083 standard
Stone Mountain, GA
Pop: 50,384
30032 standard
Decatur, GA
Pop: 47,222
30294 standard
Ellenwood, GA
Pop: 39,865
30319 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 38,423
30038 standard
Lithonia, GA
Pop: 37,233

Related Areas

DeKalb County Decatur, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30034 in? ▼
ZIP code 30034 (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 30034? ▼
ZIP code 30034 in Decatur, GA has a population of 43,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30034 is $63,517, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30034 is $251,400, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30034 is African American at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30034? ▼
ZIP code 30034 has 487 business establishments employing approximately 5,209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30034 are: Retail trade (105), Health care and social assistance (78), Accommodation and food services (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30034? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30034 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 30034? ▼
In ZIP code 30034, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 30034? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30034 is 34.6 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 30034? ▼
In ZIP code 30034, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30034 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.