Atlanta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30317
DeKalb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,970
- 1,318/sq mi High-density area
- $107,955
- Median income Above-median income area
- $541,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atlanta pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,318
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30317 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 30317 (Atlanta, GA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 355.3 in 2023 to 365.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30317 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, home to 11,970 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 1,318 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30317 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,955 (53% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,591. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $541,100 (125% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 67.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,743.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 30317 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 30317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30317.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 36
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
27 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 30317, 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
11,970
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
1,318
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30317?
35.5
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
5.2%
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?
$107,955
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$66,591
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30317 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Atlanta, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$107,955 Top 9% higher than 91% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,254housing units
7,254
Total Housing Units
6,502
Occupied Units
752
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$541,100
Median Home Value
+125% vs state ZIP avg
$1,743
Median Rent
1960
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
365
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+265%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30317 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 263 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 291 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 338 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 355 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 365 |
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 372 business establishments in ZIP 30317, employing approximately 3,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,555,000.
372
Businesses
3,096
Employees
$144.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 25.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 9.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 16 | 4.3% |
| Information | 16 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30317 vs 30307 →
ZIP 30317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
47,222 residents
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
31,110 residents
- 30030
Decatur (30030)
26,473 residents
- 30306
Atlanta (30306)
22,246 residents
- 30312
Atlanta (30312)
19,360 residents
- 30307 18,004
Atlanta (30307)
18,004 residents
- 30317 11,970
Atlanta (30317)
11,970 residents
- 30303 5,934
Atlanta (30303)
5,934 residents
- 30002 5,861
Avondale Estates (30002)
5,861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30317 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30307
Atlanta (30307)
$140,677 median income
- 30030
Decatur (30030)
$126,830 median income
- 30306
Atlanta (30306)
$123,077 median income
- 30317
Atlanta (30317)
$107,955 median income
- 30316
Atlanta (30316)
$102,891 median income
- 30002
Avondale Estates (30002)
$89,750 median income
- 30312
Atlanta (30312)
$82,779 median income
- 30032
Decatur (30032)
$62,765 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30317 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30307 | Atlanta, GA | 18,004 | 1.8 mi |
| 30030 | Decatur, GA | 26,473 | 2.0 mi |
| 30316 | Atlanta, GA | 31,110 | 2.6 mi |
| 30322 | Atlanta, GA | 2,023 | 3.2 mi |
| 30032 | Decatur, GA | 47,222 | 3.0 mi |
| 30312 | Atlanta, GA | 19,360 | 3.5 mi |
| 30334 | Atlanta, GA | 1 | 4.1 mi |
| 30306 | Atlanta, GA | 22,246 | 3.4 mi |
| 30303 | Atlanta, GA | 5,934 | 4.3 mi |
| 30002 | Avondale Estates, GA | 5,861 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30317, 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 (11,970 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 30317 in?
ZIP code 30317 (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 30317?
ZIP code 30317 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 11,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30317?
The median household income in ZIP 30317 is $107,955, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30317?
The median home value in ZIP 30317 is $541,100, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30317 is White at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30317?
ZIP code 30317 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 3,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30317 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Real estate and rental and leasing (49), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30317?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30317 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 30317?
In ZIP code 30317, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.6% 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 30317?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30317 is 27.4 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 30317?
In ZIP code 30317, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30317 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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