Lithonia, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30058

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

52,945
663/sq mi
$61,684
Median income
$249,500
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lithonia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
663
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30058 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30058 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.9 square miles in Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia. The area is home to 52,945 residents, producing a population density of 663 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 30058 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30058 sits at $61,684 (12% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,672. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $249,500 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,556 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30058 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 30058 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 30058

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30058.

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 30058, 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

52,945

Population

79.9

Area (sq mi)

663

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30058?

35.8

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 3.1%
African American 89.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$61,684

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$28,672

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

38.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30058 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,684 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

23,735

Total Housing Units

22,018

Occupied Units

1,717

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$249,500

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,556

Median Rent

1995

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30058 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 128
2021 +21.2% 155
2022 +22.4% 189
2023 +11.9% 212
2024 +2.3% 217

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 614 business establishments in ZIP 30058, employing approximately 8,116 people with a combined annual payroll of $433,622,000.

614

Businesses

8,116

Employees

$433.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 106 17.3%
Retail trade 96 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 63 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 60 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 58 9.4%
Construction 52 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 7.2%
Wholesale trade 28 4.6%
Manufacturing 22 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.6%
Finance and insurance 20 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Information 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 30058 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 30058 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 30058 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 30058 ranks #null 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 4.5 mi
30087 Stone Mountain, GA 36,761 5.2 mi
30038 Lithonia, GA 37,233 5.1 mi
30035 Decatur, GA 20,396 5.8 mi
30012 Conyers, GA 27,258 6.3 mi
30039 Snellville, GA 41,517 6.0 mi
30047 Lilburn, GA 59,660 9.2 mi
30083 Stone Mountain, GA 50,384 6.4 mi
30072 Pine Lake, GA 730 6.8 mi
30094 Conyers, GA 31,244 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30058 in?
ZIP code 30058 (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 30058?
ZIP code 30058 in Lithonia, GA has a population of 52,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30058?
The median household income in ZIP 30058 is $61,684, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30058?
The median home value in ZIP 30058 is $249,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30058?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30058 is African American at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30058?
ZIP code 30058 has 614 business establishments employing approximately 8,116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30058?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30058 are: Health care and social assistance (106), Retail trade (96), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30058?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30058 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 30058?
In ZIP code 30058, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 30058?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30058 is 38.2 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 30058?
In ZIP code 30058, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30058?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30058 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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