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Decatur, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30035

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

20,396
921/sq mi
$66,799
Median income
$244,200
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
921
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.2 square miles in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia. The area is home to 20,396 residents, producing a population density of 921 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 30035 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30035 sits at $66,799 (5% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,690. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $244,200 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,665 per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 30035 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 30035

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30035.

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 30035, 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

20,396

Population

22.2

Area (sq mi)

921

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30035?

36.8

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 4.7%
African American 86.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$66,799

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$28,690

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30035 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,799 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,841

Total Housing Units

7,002

Occupied Units

1,839

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$244,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,665

Median Rent

1986

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

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30035 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 153
2021 +20.4% 184
2022 +26.9% 233
2023 +9.1% 254
2024 -1.1% 252

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 426 business establishments in ZIP 30035, employing approximately 6,872 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,454,000.

426

Businesses

6,872

Employees

$310.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 73 17.1%
Retail trade 61 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 43 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 36 8.4%
Wholesale trade 28 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 25 5.9%
Construction 24 5.6%
Finance and insurance 21 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.2%
Manufacturing 17 4.0%
Information 10 2.4%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%
Industries not classified 3 0.7%

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 30035 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 30035 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 30035 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 30035 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
30088 Stone Mountain, GA 25,257 2.8 mi
30072 Pine Lake, GA 730 4.5 mi
30032 Decatur, GA 47,222 3.5 mi
30034 Decatur, GA 43,113 3.4 mi
30083 Stone Mountain, GA 50,384 4.9 mi
30002 Avondale Estates, GA 5,861 4.6 mi
30058 Lithonia, GA 52,945 5.8 mi
30021 Clarkston, GA 21,989 6.0 mi
30038 Lithonia, GA 37,233 5.2 mi
30079 Scottdale, GA 2,960 5.5 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
30034 standard
Decatur, GA
Pop: 43,113
30294 standard
Ellenwood, GA
Pop: 39,865
30319 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 38,423

Related Areas

DeKalb County Decatur, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30035 in? ▼
ZIP code 30035 (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 30035? ▼
ZIP code 30035 in Decatur, GA has a population of 20,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30035? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30035 is $66,799, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30035? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30035 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30035? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30035 is African American at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30035? ▼
ZIP code 30035 has 426 business establishments employing approximately 6,872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30035? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30035 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Retail trade (61), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30035? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30035 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 30035? ▼
In ZIP code 30035, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 30035? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30035 is 29.8 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 30035? ▼
In ZIP code 30035, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30035? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30035 is 21.5% 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 Decatur, 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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