Atlanta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30306
Fulton County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,246
- 1,965/sq mi High-density area
- $123,077
- Median income Above-median income area
- $799,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atlanta pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,965
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30306 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 30306 (Atlanta, GA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.7 in 2023 to 259.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30306 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 22,246 residents across 11.3 square miles, a density of 1,965 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30306 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,077 (75% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $95,982. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $799,800 (232% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,833; 58.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 30306 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 30306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30306.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
247 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 93
Real estate and rental and leasing
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 80
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 77
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 75
Health care and social assistance
75 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 30306, 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
22,246
Population
11.3
Area (sq mi)
1,965
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30306?
37.7
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
10.6%
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?
$123,077
Median Household Income
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$95,982
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30306 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)
$123,077 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
12,269housing units
12,269
Total Housing Units
11,606
Occupied Units
663
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$799,800
Median Home Value
+232% vs state ZIP avg
$1,833
Median Rent
1956
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30306 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.0% | 202 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 213 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 236 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 254 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 259 |
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 845 business establishments in ZIP 30306, employing approximately 8,395 people with a combined annual payroll of $547,674,000.
845
Businesses
8,395
Employees
$547.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 247 | 29.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 93 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 4.4% |
| Information | 27 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 16 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 30306 vs 30322 →
ZIP 30306 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30329
Atlanta (30329)
28,539 residents
- 30324
Atlanta (30324)
24,267 residents
- 30306
Atlanta (30306)
22,246 residents
- 30309
Atlanta (30309)
21,845 residents
- 30312
Atlanta (30312)
19,360 residents
- 30307
Atlanta (30307)
18,004 residents
- 30308
Atlanta (30308)
15,413 residents
- 30313 9,495
Atlanta (30313)
9,495 residents
- 30332 2,970
Atlanta (30332)
2,970 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30306 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30306 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30307
Atlanta (30307)
$140,677 median income
- 30363
Atlanta (30363)
$123,667 median income
- 30306
Atlanta (30306)
$123,077 median income
- 30309
Atlanta (30309)
$114,072 median income
- 30324
Atlanta (30324)
$92,122 median income
- 30308
Atlanta (30308)
$85,693 median income
- 30313
Atlanta (30313)
$84,960 median income
- 30312
Atlanta (30312)
$82,779 median income
- 30329
Atlanta (30329)
$76,579 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30306 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30322 | Atlanta, GA | 2,023 | 1.5 mi |
| 30307 | Atlanta, GA | 18,004 | 1.6 mi |
| 30324 | Atlanta, GA | 24,267 | 2.2 mi |
| 30309 | Atlanta, GA | 21,845 | 2.2 mi |
| 30308 | Atlanta, GA | 15,413 | 2.0 mi |
| 30363 | Atlanta, GA | 2,680 | 2.8 mi |
| 30332 | Atlanta, GA | 2,970 | 3.2 mi |
| 30329 | Atlanta, GA | 28,539 | 3.1 mi |
| 30312 | Atlanta, GA | 19,360 | 3.4 mi |
| 30313 | Atlanta, GA | 9,495 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30306, 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 (22,246 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 30306 in?
ZIP code 30306 (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 30306?
ZIP code 30306 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 22,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30306?
The median household income in ZIP 30306 is $123,077, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30306?
The median home value in ZIP 30306 is $799,800, which is 188% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30306 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30306?
ZIP code 30306 has 845 business establishments employing approximately 8,395 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30306 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (247), Real estate and rental and leasing (93), Other services (except public administration) (80). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30306?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30306 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 30306?
In ZIP code 30306, 87.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.0% 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 30306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30306 is 25.2 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 30306?
In ZIP code 30306, approximately 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30306 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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