Atlanta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30309
Fulton County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,845
- 2,468/sq mi High-density area
- $114,072
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atlanta pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,468
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30309 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 30309 (Atlanta, GA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.3 in 2023 to 223.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30309 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 21,845 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 2,468 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30309 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,072 (62% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $101,314. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $432,300 (80% above the average Georgia ZIP), with only 43.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,195.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 30309 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 30309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30309.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
652 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
314 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 220
Real estate and rental and leasing
220 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 190
Accommodation and food services
190 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 184
Other services (except public administration)
184 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 30309, 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
21,845
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
2,468
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30309?
32.9
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
15.3%
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?
$114,072
Median Household Income
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$101,314
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30309 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)
$114,072 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
21,525housing units
21,525
Total Housing Units
19,535
Occupied Units
1,990
Vacant Units
1.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,300
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$2,195
Median Rent
2002
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30309 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 179 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 190 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 210 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 209 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 224 |
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 2,198 business establishments in ZIP 30309, employing approximately 58,430 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,737,674,000.
2,198
Businesses
58,430
Employees
$6.7B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 652 | 29.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 314 | 14.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 220 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 190 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 184 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 141 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 99 | 4.5% |
| Information | 82 | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 67 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 1.8% |
| Construction | 38 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 26 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 30309 vs 30363 →
ZIP 30309 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30324
Atlanta (30324)
24,267 residents
- 30305
Atlanta (30305)
22,999 residents
- 30306
Atlanta (30306)
22,246 residents
- 30309
Atlanta (30309)
21,845 residents
- 30308
Atlanta (30308)
15,413 residents
- 30313 9,495
Atlanta (30313)
9,495 residents
- 30303 5,934
Atlanta (30303)
5,934 residents
- 30332 2,970
Atlanta (30332)
2,970 residents
- 30363 2,680
Atlanta (30363)
2,680 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30309 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30363
Atlanta (30363)
$123,667 median income
- 30306
Atlanta (30306)
$123,077 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 30309 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30363 | Atlanta, GA | 2,680 | 0.9 mi |
| 30308 | Atlanta, GA | 15,413 | 1.9 mi |
| 30332 | Atlanta, GA | 2,970 | 1.7 mi |
| 30305 | Atlanta, GA | 22,999 | 2.6 mi |
| 30313 | Atlanta, GA | 9,495 | 2.4 mi |
| 30306 | Atlanta, GA | 22,246 | 2.2 mi |
| 30303 | Atlanta, GA | 5,934 | 3.1 mi |
| 30334 | Atlanta, GA | 1 | 3.4 mi |
| 30324 | Atlanta, GA | 24,267 | 2.3 mi |
| 30322 | Atlanta, GA | 2,023 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30309, 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 (21,845 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 30309 in?
ZIP code 30309 (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 30309?
ZIP code 30309 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 21,845 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30309?
The median household income in ZIP 30309 is $114,072, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30309?
The median home value in ZIP 30309 is $432,300, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30309 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30309?
ZIP code 30309 has 2,198 business establishments employing approximately 58,430 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30309 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (652), Health care and social assistance (314), Real estate and rental and leasing (220). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30309?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30309 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 30309?
In ZIP code 30309, 88.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.9% 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 30309?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30309 is 24.1 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 30309?
In ZIP code 30309, approximately 43.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30309?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30309 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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