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 High-density area
- $50,649
- Median income Below-median income area
- $289,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30311 (Atlanta, GA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.3 in 2023 to 261.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,372. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.8%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $289,100 (20% above the average Georgia ZIP), with only 42.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,275.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 30311 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 30311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30311.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 29
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 30311?
40.3
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
4.4%
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?
$50,649
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,186housing units
17,186
Total Housing Units
15,248
Occupied Units
1,938
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,100
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 30331
Atlanta (30331)
54,094 residents
- 30318
Atlanta (30318)
49,736 residents
- 30315
Atlanta (30315)
33,857 residents
- 30311
Atlanta (30311)
32,218 residents
- 30344
Atlanta (30344)
31,776 residents
- 30310
Atlanta (30310)
26,912 residents
- 30314
Atlanta (30314)
22,020 residents
- 30337 11,505
Atlanta (30337)
11,505 residents
- 30303 5,934
Atlanta (30303)
5,934 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30311 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30318
Atlanta (30318)
$83,116 median income
- 30344
Atlanta (30344)
$68,380 median income
- 30331
Atlanta (30331)
$62,623 median income
- 30336
Atlanta (30336)
$53,900 median income
- 30310
Atlanta (30310)
$53,037 median income
- 30337
Atlanta (30337)
$51,388 median income
- 30315
Atlanta (30315)
$50,822 median income
- 30311
Atlanta (30311)
$50,649 median income
- 30314
Atlanta (30314)
$42,089 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30311, 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 (32,218 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 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.
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