PlainZIP

Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30316

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

31,110
960/sq mi
$102,891
Median income
$443,400
Median home value
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atlanta pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
960
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30316 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, with 31,110 residents across 32.4 square miles, a density of 960 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,891 (46% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $64,599. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $443,400 (84% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,717 monthly, and 61.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 30316 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DeKalb 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 30316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30316.

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 30316, 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

31,110

Population

32.4

Area (sq mi)

960

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30316?

36.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.2%
African American 43.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$102,891

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$64,599

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30316 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,891 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.1%

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

What does housing look like?

18,519

Total Housing Units

15,944

Occupied Units

2,575

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$443,400

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$1,717

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30316 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 226
2021 +11.6% 252
2022 +15.1% 290
2023 +3.2% 299
2024 +3.4% 309

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 878 business establishments in ZIP 30316, employing approximately 12,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $637,323,000.

878

Businesses

12,091

Employees

$637.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 154 17.5%
Accommodation and food services 118 13.4%
Retail trade 111 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 88 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 71 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 46 5.2%
Construction 41 4.7%
Information 40 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.2%
Finance and insurance 28 3.2%
Educational services 19 2.2%
Wholesale trade 17 1.9%
Manufacturing 11 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 30316 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 30316 ranks #3 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 30316 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 30316 ranks #4 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
30317 Atlanta, GA 11,970 2.6 mi
30307 Atlanta, GA 18,004 3.9 mi
30315 Atlanta, GA 33,857 3.0 mi
30288 Conley, GA 8,929 4.0 mi
30312 Atlanta, GA 19,360 3.3 mi
30322 Atlanta, GA 2,023 5.6 mi
30334 Atlanta, GA 1 4.0 mi
30306 Atlanta, GA 22,246 5.3 mi
30032 Decatur, GA 47,222 4.3 mi
30303 Atlanta, GA 5,934 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

30058 standard
Lithonia, GA
Pop: 52,945
30083 standard
Stone Mountain, GA
Pop: 50,384
30032 standard
Decatur, GA
Pop: 47,222
30034 standard
Decatur, GA
Pop: 43,113
30294 standard
Ellenwood, GA
Pop: 39,865
30319 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 38,423

Related Areas

DeKalb County Atlanta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30316 in? ▼
ZIP code 30316 (Atlanta) is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30316? ▼
ZIP code 30316 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 31,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30316 is $102,891, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30316 is $443,400, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30316 is African American at 43.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30316? ▼
ZIP code 30316 has 878 business establishments employing approximately 12,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30316? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30316 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (154), Accommodation and food services (118), Retail trade (111). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30316? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30316 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 30316? ▼
In ZIP code 30316, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.1% 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 30316? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30316 is 29.8 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 30316? ▼
In ZIP code 30316, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30316 is 14.3% 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.