PlainZIP

Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30311

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

32,218
1,001/sq mi
$50,649
Median income
$289,100
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atlanta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,001
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30311 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 32,218 residents across 32.2 square miles, a density of 1,001 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30311 reports a modest median household income of $50,649 (28% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,372. Poverty here runs at 25.3%, with unemployment measured at 10.8%. The typical home here is valued at $289,100 (20% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,275 monthly, and 42.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fulton County, letting you compare 30311 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 30311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30311.

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 30311, 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

32,218

Population

32.2

Area (sq mi)

1,001

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30311?

40.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 3.4%
African American 87.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$50,649

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$36,372

Per Capita Income

25.3%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30311 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,649 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,186

Total Housing Units

15,248

Occupied Units

1,938

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.9%
Renter 57.1%

$289,100

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,275

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30311 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 176
2021 +17.5% 207
2022 +22.0% 253
2023 +0.2% 253
2024 +3.2% 261

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 366 business establishments in ZIP 30311, employing approximately 2,630 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,764,000.

366

Businesses

2,630

Employees

$89.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 82 22.4%
Health care and social assistance 53 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 47 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 43 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 7.9%
Finance and insurance 24 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.5%
Construction 10 2.7%
Information 10 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.2%
Educational services 8 2.2%
Wholesale trade 6 1.6%

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 30311 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 30311 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 30311 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 30311 ranks #8 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
30310 Atlanta, GA 26,912 2.8 mi
30344 Atlanta, GA 31,776 3.4 mi
30314 Atlanta, GA 22,020 3.4 mi
30331 Atlanta, GA 54,094 4.1 mi
30318 Atlanta, GA 49,736 5.0 mi
30336 Atlanta, GA 971 5.4 mi
30337 Atlanta, GA 11,505 5.9 mi
30315 Atlanta, GA 33,857 5.5 mi
30334 Atlanta, GA 1 5.3 mi
30303 Atlanta, GA 5,934 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

30349 standard
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 30311 in? ▼
ZIP code 30311 (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 30311? ▼
ZIP code 30311 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 32,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30311? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30311 is $50,649, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30311? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30311 is $289,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30311? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30311 is African American at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30311? ▼
ZIP code 30311 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 2,630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30311? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30311 are: Retail trade (82), Health care and social assistance (53), Accommodation and food services (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30311? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30311 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 30311? ▼
In ZIP code 30311, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 30311? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30311 is 32.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30311? ▼
In ZIP code 30311, approximately 42.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30311? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30311 is 25.3% 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.