Ellenwood, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30294
DeKalb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,865
- 476/sq mi High-density area
- $79,762
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellenwood pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 476
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30294 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30294 (Ellenwood, GA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.4 in 2023 to 237.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30294 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellenwood, DeKalb County, Georgia, with 39,865 residents across 83.8 square miles, a density of 476 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30294 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,762 (13% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,259. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $260,200 (8% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,603; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 30294 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 30294
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellenwood, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30294.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30294, Ellenwood, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,865
Population
83.8
Area (sq mi)
476
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30294?
40.4
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$79,762
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$36,259
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30294 ranks nationally
Ellenwood, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,762 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,406housing units
16,406
Total Housing Units
14,995
Occupied Units
1,411
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,200
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,603
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30294 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 135 |
| 2021 | +17.7% | 158 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 199 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 225 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 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 403 business establishments in ZIP 30294, employing approximately 12,482 people with a combined annual payroll of $496,207,000.
403
Businesses
12,482
Employees
$496.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 80 | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 33 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 7 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30294 vs 30273 →
ZIP 30294 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30281
Stockbridge (30281)
66,140 residents
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
47,222 residents
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
43,113 residents
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
39,865 residents
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
31,110 residents
- 30297
Forest Park (30297)
27,188 residents
- 30260 23,244
Morrow (30260)
23,244 residents
- 30354 14,857
Atlanta (30354)
14,857 residents
- 30273 14,709
Rex (30273)
14,709 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30294 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30294 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
$102,891 median income
- 30002
Avondale Estates (30002)
$89,750 median income
- 30294
Ellenwood (30294)
$79,762 median income
- 30273
Rex (30273)
$73,502 median income
- 30281
Stockbridge (30281)
$71,213 median income
- 30034
Decatur (30034)
$63,517 median income
- 30354
Atlanta (30354)
$63,189 median income
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
$62,765 median income
- 30260
Morrow (30260)
$52,666 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30294 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30273 | Rex, GA | 14,709 | 3.7 mi |
| 30034 | Decatur, GA | 43,113 | 3.9 mi |
| 30288 | Conley, GA | 8,929 | 3.8 mi |
| 30032 | Decatur, GA | 47,222 | 7.1 mi |
| 30260 | Morrow, GA | 23,244 | 5.2 mi |
| 30297 | Forest Park, GA | 27,188 | 6.4 mi |
| 30002 | Avondale Estates, GA | 5,861 | 9.5 mi |
| 30281 | Stockbridge, GA | 66,140 | 6.4 mi |
| 30316 | Atlanta, GA | 31,110 | 6.6 mi |
| 30354 | Atlanta, GA | 14,857 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30294, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,865 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30294 in?
ZIP code 30294 (Ellenwood) is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30294?
ZIP code 30294 in Ellenwood, GA has a population of 39,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30294?
The median household income in ZIP 30294 is $79,762, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30294?
The median home value in ZIP 30294 is $260,200, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30294?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30294 is African American at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30294?
ZIP code 30294 has 403 business establishments employing approximately 12,482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30294?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30294 are: Transportation and warehousing (80), Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30294?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30294 increased by 5.5% 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 30294?
In ZIP code 30294, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 30294?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30294 is 34.6 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 30294?
In ZIP code 30294, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30294?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30294 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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