PlainZIP

Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30307

DeKalb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,004
1,523/sq mi
$140,677
Median income
$727,200
Median home value
81.7%
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 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,523
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30307 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30307 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, home to 18,004 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 1,523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30307 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,677 (100% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $93,458. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $727,200 for a typical home value (202% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,059 a month; 58.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 30307 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DeKalb 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 30307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30307.

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 30307, 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

18,004

Population

11.8

Area (sq mi)

1,523

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30307?

35.3

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 12.3%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$140,677

Median Household Income

+100% vs state

$93,458

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30307 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,677 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 87.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,603

Total Housing Units

9,861

Occupied Units

742

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$727,200

Median Home Value

+202% vs state

$2,059

Median Rent

1968

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30307 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 208
2021 +7.5% 224
2022 +12.9% 253
2023 +8.4% 274
2024 +3.6% 284

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 854 business establishments in ZIP 30307, employing approximately 7,980 people with a combined annual payroll of $398,512,000.

854

Businesses

7,980

Employees

$398.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 214 25.1%
Accommodation and food services 105 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 94 11.0%
Retail trade 79 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 76 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 75 8.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 41 4.8%
Information 36 4.2%
Construction 30 3.5%
Finance and insurance 22 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 2.6%
Wholesale trade 18 2.1%
Educational services 17 2.0%
Manufacturing 8 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.5%
Utilities 3 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 30307 vs 30322 →

ZIP 30307 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 30307 ranks #7 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 30307 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 30307 ranks the highest 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 1.7 mi
30306 Atlanta, GA 22,246 1.6 mi
30317 Atlanta, GA 11,970 1.8 mi
30030 Decatur, GA 26,473 2.4 mi
30308 Atlanta, GA 15,413 2.5 mi
30316 Atlanta, GA 31,110 3.9 mi
30312 Atlanta, GA 19,360 3.0 mi
30329 Atlanta, GA 28,539 3.9 mi
30313 Atlanta, GA 9,495 3.7 mi
30324 Atlanta, GA 24,267 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

30058 standard
Lithonia, GA
Pop: 52,945
30083 standard
Stone Mountain, GA
Pop: 50,384
30032 standard
Decatur, GA
Pop: 47,222
30034 standard
Decatur, GA
Pop: 43,113
30294 standard
Ellenwood, GA
Pop: 39,865
30319 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 38,423

Related Areas

DeKalb County Atlanta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30307 in? ▼
ZIP code 30307 (Atlanta) 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 30307? ▼
ZIP code 30307 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 18,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30307? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30307 is $140,677, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30307? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30307 is $727,200, which is 161% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30307? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30307 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30307? ▼
ZIP code 30307 has 854 business establishments employing approximately 7,980 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30307? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30307 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (214), Accommodation and food services (105), Health care and social assistance (94). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30307? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30307 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 30307? ▼
In ZIP code 30307, 87.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.7% 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 30307? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30307 is 24.6 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 30307? ▼
In ZIP code 30307, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30307? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30307 is 10.7% 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.