Atlanta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30305
Fulton County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,999
- 1,379/sq mi High-density area
- $106,907
- Median income Above-median income area
- $737,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atlanta pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,379
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30305 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 30305 (Atlanta, GA) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.4 in 2023 to 234.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30305 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 22,999 residents across 16.7 square miles, a density of 1,379 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,907 (52% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $113,122. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $737,500 (206% above the average Georgia ZIP), with only 49.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,022.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 30305 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 30305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30305.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
482 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
267 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
234 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
228 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
227 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 30305, Atlanta, 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
22,999
Population
16.7
Area (sq mi)
1,379
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30305?
38.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
14.7%
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?
$106,907
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$113,122
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30305 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Atlanta, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,907 Top 10% higher than 90% of 677 Georgia 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
18,086housing units
18,086
Total Housing Units
16,084
Occupied Units
2,002
Vacant Units
1.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$737,500
Median Home Value
+206% vs state ZIP avg
$2,022
Median Rent
1991
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30305 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 175 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 185 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 208 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 211 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 234 |
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 2,264 business establishments in ZIP 30305, employing approximately 43,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,728,330,000.
2,264
Businesses
43,072
Employees
$4.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 482 | 21.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 267 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 234 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 228 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 227 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 226 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 169 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 86 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 71 | 3.1% |
| Information | 69 | 3.0% |
| Construction | 59 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 43 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 34 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 26 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.3% |
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 30305 vs 30326 →
ZIP 30305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30342
Atlanta (30342)
29,879 residents
- 30329
Atlanta (30329)
28,539 residents
- 30324
Atlanta (30324)
24,267 residents
- 30305
Atlanta (30305)
22,999 residents
- 30327
Atlanta (30327)
22,208 residents
- 30309
Atlanta (30309)
21,845 residents
- 30308
Atlanta (30308)
15,413 residents
- 30313 9,495
Atlanta (30313)
9,495 residents
- 30326 4,802
Atlanta (30326)
4,802 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30305 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30327
Atlanta (30327)
$189,250 median income
- 30342
Atlanta (30342)
$124,111 median income
- 30363
Atlanta (30363)
$123,667 median income
- 30326
Atlanta (30326)
$121,984 median income
- 30309
Atlanta (30309)
$114,072 median income
- 30305
Atlanta (30305)
$106,907 median income
- 30324
Atlanta (30324)
$92,122 median income
- 30308
Atlanta (30308)
$85,693 median income
- 30313
Atlanta (30313)
$84,960 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30305 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30326 | Atlanta, GA | 4,802 | 1.7 mi |
| 30309 | Atlanta, GA | 21,845 | 2.6 mi |
| 30324 | Atlanta, GA | 24,267 | 2.1 mi |
| 30363 | Atlanta, GA | 2,680 | 3.1 mi |
| 30342 | Atlanta, GA | 29,879 | 3.3 mi |
| 30327 | Atlanta, GA | 22,208 | 2.9 mi |
| 30332 | Atlanta, GA | 2,970 | 4.1 mi |
| 30329 | Atlanta, GA | 28,539 | 3.8 mi |
| 30308 | Atlanta, GA | 15,413 | 4.5 mi |
| 30313 | Atlanta, GA | 9,495 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30305, 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 (22,999 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 30305 in?
ZIP code 30305 (Atlanta) 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 30305?
ZIP code 30305 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 22,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30305?
The median household income in ZIP 30305 is $106,907, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30305?
The median home value in ZIP 30305 is $737,500, which is 165% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30305 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30305?
ZIP code 30305 has 2,264 business establishments employing approximately 43,072 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30305 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (482), Real estate and rental and leasing (267), Finance and insurance (234). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30305?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30305 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 30305?
In ZIP code 30305, 84.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.5% 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 30305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30305 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30305?
In ZIP code 30305, approximately 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30305 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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