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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
$70,325
Median income
$238,700
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,591. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $238,700 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,598 a month; 60.8% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DeKalb County, letting you compare 30088 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30088?

36.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 7.2%
African American 79.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$70,325

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$35,591

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30088 ranks nationally

Stone Mountain, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,325 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,435

Total Housing Units

10,132

Occupied Units

1,303

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$238,700

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30088 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 30088 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 30088 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
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

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 Stone Mountain, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.