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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
$123,077
Median income
$799,800
Median home value
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $95,982. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. Median home value sits at $799,800 (232% above the state average), median rent at $1,833 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.1%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30306, plus 6 more within Fulton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30306?

37.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 6.5%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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

$95,982

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30306 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,077 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,269

Total Housing Units

11,606

Occupied Units

663

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.1%
Renter 41.9%

$799,800

Median Home Value

+232% vs state

$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

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ZIP 30306 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 30306 ranks #3 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 30306 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 30306 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

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Atlanta, GA
Pop: 67,602
30022 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 64,359
30331 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 54,094
30004 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 53,033
30075 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 49,736

Related Areas

Fulton County Atlanta, GA Georgia

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.

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