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Stockbridge, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30281

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

66,140
364/sq mi
$71,213
Median income
$264,700
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stockbridge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
364
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30281 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30281 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 181.8 square miles in Stockbridge, Clayton County, Georgia. The area is home to 66,140 residents, producing a population density of 364 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 30281 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30281 sits at $71,213 (1% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,273. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $264,700 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,499 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30281 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clayton County, so you can benchmark 30281 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 30281

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30281.

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 30281, Stockbridge, 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

66,140

Population

181.8

Area (sq mi)

364

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30281?

39.1

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 29.4%
African American 56.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$71,213

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,273

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30281 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,213 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

29,423

Total Housing Units

27,797

Occupied Units

1,626

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$264,700

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,499

Median Rent

1995

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30281 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 138
2021 +17.7% 163
2022 +24.6% 203
2023 +7.7% 218
2024 +3.4% 226

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 1,474 business establishments in ZIP 30281, employing approximately 20,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $904,883,000.

1,474

Businesses

20,105

Employees

$904.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 300 20.4%
Retail trade 191 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 164 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 138 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 8.1%
Construction 100 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 95 6.5%
Finance and insurance 94 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 84 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 75 5.1%
Wholesale trade 32 2.2%
Manufacturing 19 1.3%
Information 19 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.1%
Educational services 14 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%
Industries not classified 4 0.3%

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 30281 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 30281 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30281 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 30281 ranks #7 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
30273 Rex, GA 14,709 4.7 mi
30253 Mcdonough, GA 49,380 7.9 mi
30294 Ellenwood, GA 39,865 6.4 mi
30260 Morrow, GA 23,244 7.9 mi
30038 Lithonia, GA 37,233 8.0 mi
30236 Jonesboro, GA 46,434 8.0 mi
30034 Decatur, GA 43,113 9.4 mi
30094 Conyers, GA 31,244 8.6 mi
30288 Conley, GA 8,929 9.8 mi
30252 Mcdonough, GA 41,428 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clayton County

30236 standard
Jonesboro, GA
Pop: 46,434
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 Stockbridge, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30281 in? ▼
ZIP code 30281 (Stockbridge) 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 30281? ▼
ZIP code 30281 in Stockbridge, GA has a population of 66,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30281? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30281 is $71,213, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30281? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30281 is $264,700, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30281? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30281 is African American at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30281? ▼
ZIP code 30281 has 1,474 business establishments employing approximately 20,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30281? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30281 are: Health care and social assistance (300), Retail trade (191), Accommodation and food services (164). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30281? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30281 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 30281? ▼
In ZIP code 30281, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 30281? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30281 is 29.5 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 30281? ▼
In ZIP code 30281, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30281? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30281 is 10.0% 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 Stockbridge, 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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