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Fairburn, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30213

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

29,384
177/sq mi
$94,125
Median income
$316,100
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
177
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30213 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.0 square miles in Fairburn, Fulton County, Georgia. The area is home to 29,384 residents, producing a population density of 177 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 30213 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30213 sits at $94,125 (34% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $37,725. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $316,100 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,667 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30213 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 30213 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 30213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30213.

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 30213, Fairburn, 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

29,384

Population

166.0

Area (sq mi)

177

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30213?

34.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 8.0%
African American 85.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$94,125

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$37,725

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30213 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,125 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

18,114

Total Housing Units

17,167

Occupied Units

947

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$316,100

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,667

Median Rent

2006

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30213 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 141
2021 +14.8% 162
2022 +27.3% 206
2023 +8.9% 224
2024 +6.2% 238

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 546 business establishments in ZIP 30213, employing approximately 10,762 people with a combined annual payroll of $576,531,000.

546

Businesses

10,762

Employees

$576.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 91 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 67 12.3%
Retail trade 56 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 48 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 42 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 7.0%
Wholesale trade 34 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.0%
Construction 29 5.3%
Finance and insurance 17 3.1%
Manufacturing 15 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.6%
Information 13 2.4%
Educational services 13 2.4%

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 30213 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 30213 ranks #4 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 30213 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 30213 ranks #3 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
30291 Union City, GA 21,010 5.6 mi
30268 Palmetto, GA 9,090 6.1 mi
30349 Atlanta, GA 67,602 6.8 mi
30290 Tyrone, GA 8,286 8.4 mi
30135 Douglasville, GA 61,912 8.4 mi
30331 Atlanta, GA 54,094 9.6 mi
30336 Atlanta, GA 971 10.9 mi
30214 Fayetteville, GA 28,913 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

30349 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 67,602
30022 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 64,359
30331 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 54,094
30004 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 53,033
30075 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 49,736

Related Areas

Fulton County Fairburn, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30213 in? ▼
ZIP code 30213 (Fairburn) is located in Fulton County, Georgia. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30213? ▼
ZIP code 30213 in Fairburn, GA has a population of 29,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30213? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30213 is $94,125, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30213? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30213 is $316,100, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30213? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30213 is African American at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30213? ▼
ZIP code 30213 has 546 business establishments employing approximately 10,762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30213? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30213 are: Transportation and warehousing (91), Accommodation and food services (67), Retail trade (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30213? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30213 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 30213? ▼
In ZIP code 30213, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 30213? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30213 is 32.7 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 30213? ▼
In ZIP code 30213, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30213? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30213 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fairburn, 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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