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Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30329

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

28,539
2,037/sq mi
$76,579
Median income
$488,300
Median home value
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atlanta pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
2,037
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30329 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30329 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.0 square miles in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia. The area is home to 28,539 residents, producing a population density of 2,037 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30329 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30329 sits at $76,579 (9% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $47,134. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $488,300 (103% above the state average) with median rent at $1,834 per month, and 28.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30329 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 30329 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 30329

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30329.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30329, Atlanta, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,539

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

2,037

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30329?

31.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

26.2%

Foreign-Born

White 43.8%
African American 20.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%

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?

$76,579

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$47,134

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30329 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,579 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,518

Total Housing Units

11,804

Occupied Units

2,714

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.8%
Renter 71.2%

$488,300

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$1,834

Median Rent

1985

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30329 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 172
2021 +9.3% 189
2022 +9.0% 206
2023 +11.7% 230
2024 +2.1% 234

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 1,042 business establishments in ZIP 30329, employing approximately 22,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,552,254,000.

1,042

Businesses

22,847

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 177 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 171 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 144 13.8%
Retail trade 121 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 93 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 6.0%
Finance and insurance 58 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.3%
Educational services 28 2.7%
Information 27 2.6%
Construction 25 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 2.4%
Wholesale trade 16 1.5%
Manufacturing 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.1%

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 30329 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 30329 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 30329 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 30329 ranks #null 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
30322 Atlanta, GA 2,023 2.2 mi
30324 Atlanta, GA 24,267 2.0 mi
30033 Decatur, GA 30,763 2.5 mi
30326 Atlanta, GA 4,802 2.8 mi
30345 Atlanta, GA 23,129 2.8 mi
30319 Atlanta, GA 38,423 3.7 mi
30306 Atlanta, GA 22,246 3.1 mi
30307 Atlanta, GA 18,004 3.9 mi
30305 Atlanta, GA 22,999 3.8 mi
30317 Atlanta, GA 11,970 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

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Pop: 52,945
30083 standard
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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 30329 in? ▼
ZIP code 30329 (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 30329? ▼
ZIP code 30329 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 28,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30329? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30329 is $76,579, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30329? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30329 is $488,300, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30329? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30329 is White at 43.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30329? ▼
ZIP code 30329 has 1,042 business establishments employing approximately 22,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30329? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30329 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (177), Health care and social assistance (171), Accommodation and food services (144). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30329? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30329 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 30329? ▼
In ZIP code 30329, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% 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 30329? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30329 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30329? ▼
In ZIP code 30329, approximately 28.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30329? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30329 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Atlanta, GA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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