PlainZIP

Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30315

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

33,857
1,155/sq mi
$50,822
Median income
$317,700
Median home value
29.6%
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 31%
home value, US ZIPs
1,155
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30315 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 33,857 residents across 29.3 square miles, a density of 1,155 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30315 reports a modest median household income of $50,822 (28% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,636. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.8%. Median home value sits at $317,700 (32% above the state average), median rent at $1,124 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30315, plus 6 more within Fulton County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 30315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30315.

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 30315, 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

33,857

Population

29.3

Area (sq mi)

1,155

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30315?

36.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 18.1%
African American 69.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$50,822

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$32,636

Per Capita Income

28.2%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30315 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,822 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,789

Total Housing Units

13,471

Occupied Units

2,318

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.3%
Renter 56.7%

$317,700

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,124

Median Rent

1976

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30315 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 199
2021 +11.4% 222
2022 +20.3% 267
2023 +6.8% 285
2024 -0.1% 285

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 544 business establishments in ZIP 30315, employing approximately 6,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $284,174,000.

544

Businesses

6,400

Employees

$284.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 92 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 68 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 66 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 65 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 28 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 4.8%
Construction 19 3.5%
Wholesale trade 17 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.1%
Finance and insurance 14 2.6%
Manufacturing 13 2.4%
Information 9 1.6%
Educational services 7 1.3%

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 30315 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 30315 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30315 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 30315 ranks #7 of 8 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
30354 Atlanta, GA 14,857 2.9 mi
30312 Atlanta, GA 19,360 2.9 mi
30334 Atlanta, GA 1 3.2 mi
30303 Atlanta, GA 5,934 3.5 mi
30316 Atlanta, GA 31,110 3.0 mi
30310 Atlanta, GA 26,912 3.0 mi
30308 Atlanta, GA 15,413 4.7 mi
30313 Atlanta, GA 9,495 4.3 mi
30332 Atlanta, GA 2,970 5.4 mi
30297 Forest Park, GA 27,188 6.1 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 30315 in? ▼
ZIP code 30315 (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 30315? ▼
ZIP code 30315 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 33,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30315 is $50,822, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30315 is $317,700, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30315 is African American at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30315? ▼
ZIP code 30315 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 6,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30315? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30315 are: Retail trade (92), Other services (except public administration) (68), Accommodation and food services (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30315 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 30315? ▼
In ZIP code 30315, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 30315? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30315 is 31.0 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 30315? ▼
In ZIP code 30315, approximately 43.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30315 is 28.2% 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.