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Jonesboro, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30236

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

46,434
557/sq mi
$66,973
Median income
$249,100
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jonesboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
557
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.4 square miles in Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia. The area is home to 46,434 residents, producing a population density of 557 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 30236 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30236 sits at $66,973 (5% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,108. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $249,100 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,344 per month, and 59.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clayton County, so you can benchmark 30236 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 30236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30236.

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 30236, Jonesboro, 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

46,434

Population

83.4

Area (sq mi)

557

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30236?

34.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 14.3%
African American 65.7%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$66,973

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$34,108

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30236 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,973 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

19,429

Total Housing Units

17,676

Occupied Units

1,753

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$249,100

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,344

Median Rent

1986

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30236 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 130
2021 +19.0% 155
2022 +26.6% 196
2023 +8.4% 212
2024 +0.8% 214

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 800 business establishments in ZIP 30236, employing approximately 8,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $374,564,000.

800

Businesses

8,311

Employees

$374.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 151 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 126 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 100 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 82 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 8.4%
Construction 64 8.0%
Finance and insurance 46 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.4%
Wholesale trade 27 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.1%
Information 15 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.0%
Manufacturing 7 0.9%
Educational services 7 0.9%

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 30236 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 30236 ranks #2 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 30236 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 30236 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
30260 Morrow, GA 23,244 4.3 mi
30238 Jonesboro, GA 34,713 3.8 mi
30250 Lovejoy, GA 679 6.0 mi
30274 Riverdale, GA 31,893 4.9 mi
30273 Rex, GA 14,709 5.2 mi
30288 Conley, GA 8,929 9.2 mi
30228 Hampton, GA 38,569 8.2 mi
30297 Forest Park, GA 27,188 7.0 mi
30296 Riverdale, GA 25,840 7.4 mi
30281 Stockbridge, GA 66,140 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clayton County

30281 standard
Stockbridge, GA
Pop: 66,140
30238 standard
Jonesboro, GA
Pop: 34,713
30274 standard
Riverdale, GA
Pop: 31,893
30297 standard
Forest Park, GA
Pop: 27,188
30296 standard
Riverdale, GA
Pop: 25,840
30260 standard
Morrow, GA
Pop: 23,244

Related Areas

Clayton County Jonesboro, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30236 in? ▼
ZIP code 30236 (Jonesboro) is located in Clayton County, Georgia. Clayton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clayton-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30236? ▼
ZIP code 30236 in Jonesboro, GA has a population of 46,434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30236 is $66,973, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30236 is $249,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30236 is African American at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30236? ▼
ZIP code 30236 has 800 business establishments employing approximately 8,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30236 are: Retail trade (151), Health care and social assistance (126), Accommodation and food services (100). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30236 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 30236? ▼
In ZIP code 30236, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 30236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30236 is 33.3 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 30236? ▼
In ZIP code 30236, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30236 is 13.9% 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 Jonesboro, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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