Stone Mountain, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30088
DeKalb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,257
- 1,255/sq mi High-density area
- $70,325
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stone Mountain pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,255
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30088 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 30088 (Stone Mountain, GA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.8 in 2023 to 230.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30088 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Georgia, with 25,257 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 1,255 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30088 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,325 (0% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,591. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,700 (1% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,598; 60.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 30088 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 30088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stone Mountain, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30088.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 30088, Stone Mountain, 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
25,257
Population
20.1
Area (sq mi)
1,255
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30088?
36.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
12.9%
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?
$70,325
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$35,591
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30088 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Stone Mountain, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,325 Top 41% higher than 59% of 677 Georgia 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
11,435housing units
11,435
Total Housing Units
10,132
Occupied Units
1,303
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,598
Median Rent
1983
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30088 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 133 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 159 |
| 2022 | +30.3% | 208 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 225 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 230 |
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 151 business establishments in ZIP 30088, employing approximately 1,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,883,000.
151
Businesses
1,260
Employees
$30.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 19.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 14 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.3% |
| Information | 5 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.0% |
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 30088 vs 30083 →
ZIP 30088 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30058
Lithonia (30058)
52,945 residents
- 30083
Stone Mountain (30083)
50,384 residents
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
47,222 residents
- 30087
Stone Mountain (30087)
36,761 residents
- 30030
Decatur (30030)
26,473 residents
- 30088
Stone Mountain (30088)
25,257 residents
- 30021
Clarkston (30021)
21,989 residents
- 30035 20,396
Decatur (30035)
20,396 residents
- 30002 5,861
Avondale Estates (30002)
5,861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30088 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30030
Decatur (30030)
$126,830 median income
- 30087
Stone Mountain (30087)
$96,491 median income
- 30002
Avondale Estates (30002)
$89,750 median income
- 30079
Scottdale (30079)
$82,500 median income
- 30072
Pine Lake (30072)
$78,750 median income
- 30088
Stone Mountain (30088)
$70,325 median income
- 30035
Decatur (30035)
$66,799 median income
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
$62,765 median income
- 30058
Lithonia (30058)
$61,684 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30088 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30083 | Stone Mountain, GA | 50,384 | 2.6 mi |
| 30072 | Pine Lake, GA | 730 | 2.7 mi |
| 30035 | Decatur, GA | 20,396 | 2.8 mi |
| 30058 | Lithonia, GA | 52,945 | 4.5 mi |
| 30002 | Avondale Estates, GA | 5,861 | 4.8 mi |
| 30087 | Stone Mountain, GA | 36,761 | 4.4 mi |
| 30032 | Decatur, GA | 47,222 | 5.1 mi |
| 30021 | Clarkston, GA | 21,989 | 4.8 mi |
| 30079 | Scottdale, GA | 2,960 | 5.0 mi |
| 30030 | Decatur, GA | 26,473 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30088, 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 (25,257 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 30088 in?
ZIP code 30088 (Stone Mountain) 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 30088?
ZIP code 30088 in Stone Mountain, GA has a population of 25,257 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30088?
The median household income in ZIP 30088 is $70,325, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30088?
The median home value in ZIP 30088 is $238,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30088 is African American at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30088?
ZIP code 30088 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 1,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30088 are: Retail trade (30), Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30088?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30088 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 30088?
In ZIP code 30088, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 30088?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30088 is 31.2 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 30088?
In ZIP code 30088, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30088 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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