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Duluth, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30096

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

62,265
1,051/sq mi
$74,656
Median income
$375,200
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duluth pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
1,051
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30096 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30096 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.2 square miles in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia. The area is home to 62,265 residents, producing a population density of 1,051 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 30096 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30096 sits at $74,656 (6% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $40,952. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $375,200 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,822 per month, and 43.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30096 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gwinnett County, so you can benchmark 30096 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 30096

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30096.

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 30096, Duluth, 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

62,265

Population

59.2

Area (sq mi)

1,051

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30096?

36.3

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

34.3%

Foreign-Born

White 29.4%
African American 23.8%
Asian 18.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%

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?

$74,656

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$40,952

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30096 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,656 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

29,496

Total Housing Units

28,260

Occupied Units

1,236

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.0%
Renter 57.0%

$375,200

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,822

Median Rent

1992

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30096 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 164
2021 +16.6% 191
2022 +23.7% 236
2023 +5.2% 248
2024 +7.9% 268

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 3,307 business establishments in ZIP 30096, employing approximately 51,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,499,443,000.

3,307

Businesses

51,044

Employees

$3.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 470 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 409 12.4%
Retail trade 382 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 305 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 290 8.8%
Wholesale trade 252 7.6%
Construction 232 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 197 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 190 5.8%
Finance and insurance 181 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 136 4.1%
Information 74 2.2%
Manufacturing 68 2.1%
Educational services 46 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 42 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 0.8%
Industries not classified 4 0.1%

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 30096 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 30096 ranks #5 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 30096 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 30096 ranks #9 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
30097 Duluth, GA 41,715 3.4 mi
30092 Peachtree Corners, GA 31,704 5.0 mi
30071 Norcross, GA 23,005 4.2 mi
30093 Norcross, GA 53,351 5.0 mi
30044 Lawrenceville, GA 79,701 5.9 mi
30047 Lilburn, GA 59,660 7.6 mi
30024 Suwanee, GA 64,614 6.8 mi
30022 Alpharetta, GA 64,359 6.8 mi
30360 Atlanta, GA 14,536 7.7 mi
30043 Lawrenceville, GA 80,241 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gwinnett County

30043 standard
Lawrenceville, GA
Pop: 80,241
30044 standard
Lawrenceville, GA
Pop: 79,701
30024 standard
Suwanee, GA
Pop: 64,614
30047 standard
Lilburn, GA
Pop: 59,660
30093 standard
Norcross, GA
Pop: 53,351
30518 standard
Buford, GA
Pop: 45,211

Related Areas

Gwinnett County Duluth, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30096 in? ▼
ZIP code 30096 (Duluth) is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Gwinnett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gwinnett-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30096? ▼
ZIP code 30096 in Duluth, GA has a population of 62,265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30096? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30096 is $74,656, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30096? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30096 is $375,200, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30096? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30096 is White at 29.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30096? ▼
ZIP code 30096 has 3,307 business establishments employing approximately 51,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30096? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30096 are: Accommodation and food services (470), Professional, scientific, and technical services (409), Retail trade (382). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30096? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30096 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 30096? ▼
In ZIP code 30096, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 30096? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30096 is 29.8 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 30096? ▼
In ZIP code 30096, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30096? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30096 is 12.5% 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 Duluth, 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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