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Duluth, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30097

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

41,715
717/sq mi
$124,890
Median income
$625,100
Median home value
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duluth pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
717
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30097 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30097 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.2 square miles in Duluth, Forsyth County, Georgia. The area is home to 41,715 residents, producing a population density of 717 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 30097 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30097 sits at $124,890 (78% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $65,210. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $625,100 (160% above the state average) with median rent at $2,001 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30097 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Forsyth County, so you can benchmark 30097 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 30097

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30097.

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 30097, 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

41,715

Population

58.2

Area (sq mi)

717

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30097?

43.7

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

38.3%

Foreign-Born

White 35.6%
African American 13.2%
Asian 41.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$124,890

Median Household Income

+78% vs state

$65,210

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30097 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,890 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,363

Total Housing Units

17,730

Occupied Units

633

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$625,100

Median Home Value

+160% vs state

$2,001

Median Rent

1999

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30097 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 164
2021 +15.5% 189
2022 +28.5% 243
2023 +1.5% 247
2024 +7.0% 264

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 2,451 business establishments in ZIP 30097, employing approximately 34,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,701,048,000.

2,451

Businesses

34,393

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 543 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 288 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 221 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 187 7.6%
Finance and insurance 181 7.4%
Retail trade 172 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 160 6.5%
Wholesale trade 148 6.0%
Construction 147 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 143 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 58 2.4%
Educational services 48 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 45 1.8%
Information 41 1.7%
Manufacturing 36 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 27 1.1%
Industries not classified 3 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 30097 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 30097 ranks #7 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 30097 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 30097 ranks #4 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
30096 Duluth, GA 62,265 3.4 mi
30024 Suwanee, GA 64,614 4.1 mi
30022 Alpharetta, GA 64,359 5.7 mi
30005 Alpharetta, GA 34,442 5.7 mi
30092 Peachtree Corners, GA 31,704 6.3 mi
30071 Norcross, GA 23,005 6.9 mi
30093 Norcross, GA 53,351 8.2 mi
30043 Lawrenceville, GA 80,241 8.1 mi
30044 Lawrenceville, GA 79,701 8.4 mi
30360 Atlanta, GA 14,536 9.6 mi

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Pop: 54,653
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Pop: 52,749
30028 standard
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Pop: 22,182
30107 standard
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Pop: 12,908

Related Areas

Forsyth County Duluth, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30097 in? ▼
ZIP code 30097 (Duluth) is located in Forsyth County, Georgia. Forsyth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forsyth-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30097? ▼
ZIP code 30097 in Duluth, GA has a population of 41,715 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30097? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30097 is $124,890, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30097? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30097 is $625,100, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30097? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30097 is Asian at 41.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30097? ▼
ZIP code 30097 has 2,451 business establishments employing approximately 34,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30097? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30097 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (543), Health care and social assistance (288), Accommodation and food services (221). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30097? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30097 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 30097? ▼
In ZIP code 30097, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.3% 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 30097? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30097 is 32.9 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 30097? ▼
In ZIP code 30097, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30097? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30097 is 5.2% 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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