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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
$106,907
Median income
$737,500
Median home value
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $113,122. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Housing costs here run $737,500 for a typical home value (206% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,022 a month; 49.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 30305 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fulton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30305?

38.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 12.9%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
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?

$106,907

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$113,122

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30305 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,907 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 84.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.5%

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

What does housing look like?

18,086

Total Housing Units

16,084

Occupied Units

2,002

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.4%
Renter 50.6%

$737,500

Median Home Value

+206% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30305 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 30305 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 30305 ranks #6 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
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

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Pop: 64,359
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Pop: 54,094
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Pop: 53,033
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Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
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Pop: 49,736

Related Areas

Fulton County Atlanta, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.