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Lithonia, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30038

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

37,233
495/sq mi
$73,694
Median income
$247,000
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
495
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.2 square miles in Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia. The area is home to 37,233 residents, producing a population density of 495 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 30038 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30038 sits at $73,694 (5% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,326. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $247,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,685 per month, and 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 30038 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 30038

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30038.

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 30038, Lithonia, 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

37,233

Population

75.2

Area (sq mi)

495

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30038?

37.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 4.0%
African American 82.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$73,694

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$35,326

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30038 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,694 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,114

Total Housing Units

14,635

Occupied Units

2,479

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$247,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,685

Median Rent

1997

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30038 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 130
2021 +18.5% 154
2022 +22.8% 190
2023 +8.9% 206
2024 +3.1% 213

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 30038, employing approximately 6,410 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,065,000.

487

Businesses

6,410

Employees

$239.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 118 24.2%
Accommodation and food services 75 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 59 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 38 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 34 7.0%
Finance and insurance 19 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.9%
Construction 17 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.3%
Information 15 3.1%
Educational services 15 3.1%
Utilities 6 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%
Wholesale trade 5 1.0%
Manufacturing 3 0.6%

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 30038 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 30038 ranks #6 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 30038 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 30038 ranks #5 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
30058 Lithonia, GA 52,945 5.1 mi
30035 Decatur, GA 20,396 5.2 mi
30088 Stone Mountain, GA 25,257 6.5 mi
30034 Decatur, GA 43,113 6.3 mi
30094 Conyers, GA 31,244 6.4 mi
30087 Stone Mountain, GA 36,761 9.7 mi
30294 Ellenwood, GA 39,865 7.4 mi
30281 Stockbridge, GA 66,140 8.0 mi
30083 Stone Mountain, GA 50,384 9.1 mi
30072 Pine Lake, GA 730 9.1 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
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 Lithonia, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30038 in? ▼
ZIP code 30038 (Lithonia) 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 30038? ▼
ZIP code 30038 in Lithonia, GA has a population of 37,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30038? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30038 is $73,694, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30038? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30038 is $247,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30038? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30038 is African American at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30038? ▼
ZIP code 30038 has 487 business establishments employing approximately 6,410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30038? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30038 are: Retail trade (118), Accommodation and food services (75), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30038? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30038 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 30038? ▼
In ZIP code 30038, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 30038? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30038 is 36.1 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 30038? ▼
In ZIP code 30038, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30038? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30038 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lithonia, 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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