PlainZIP

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
$114,072
Median income
$432,300
Median home value
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $101,314. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $432,300 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $2,195 per month, and 43.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 30309 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 30309

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30309.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 30309?

32.9

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 15.4%
Asian 10.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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

$101,314

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30309 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,072 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 88.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.9%

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

What does housing look like?

21,525

Total Housing Units

19,535

Occupied Units

1,990

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.7%
Renter 56.3%

$432,300

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30309 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 30309 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 30309 ranks #3 of 7 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
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

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 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.

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