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 High-density area
- $73,694
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30038 (Lithonia, GA) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.5 in 2023 to 212.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30038 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia, with 37,233 residents across 75.2 square miles, a density of 495 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30038 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,694 (5% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,326. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,000 (3% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,685; 64.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 30038 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 30038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lithonia, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30038.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 39
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 38
Transportation and warehousing
38 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 30038?
37.6
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
11.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,326
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30038 ranks nationally
Lithonia, GA 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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,114housing units
17,114
Total Housing Units
14,635
Occupied Units
2,479
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30038 vs 30058 →
ZIP 30038 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30281
Stockbridge (30281)
66,140 residents
- 30058
Lithonia (30058)
52,945 residents
- 30083
Stone Mountain (30083)
50,384 residents
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
43,113 residents
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
39,865 residents
- 30038
Lithonia (30038)
37,233 residents
- 30087
Stone Mountain (30087)
36,761 residents
- 30094
Conyers (30094)
31,244 residents
- 30088 25,257
Stone Mountain (30088)
25,257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30038 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30087
Stone Mountain (30087)
$96,491 median income
- 30094
Conyers (30094)
$88,530 median income
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
$79,762 median income
- 30072
Pine Lake (30072)
$78,750 median income
- 30038
Lithonia (30038)
$73,694 median income
- 30281
Stockbridge (30281)
$71,213 median income
- 30088
Stone Mountain (30088)
$70,325 median income
- 30035
Decatur (30035)
$66,799 median income
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
$63,517 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30038, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,233 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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