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Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30331

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

54,094
565/sq mi
$62,623
Median income
$309,100
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atlanta pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
565
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30331 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30331 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 54,094 residents across 95.8 square miles, a density of 565 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30331 reports a modest median household income of $62,623 (11% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,188. Poverty here runs at 16.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.6%. The typical home here is valued at $309,100 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,327 monthly, and 53.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 30331 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 30331

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30331.

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 30331, 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

54,094

Population

95.8

Area (sq mi)

565

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30331?

36.9

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 1.6%
African American 93.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$62,623

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$35,188

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30331 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,623 34th percentile higher than 34% 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

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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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

27,236

Total Housing Units

24,621

Occupied Units

2,615

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$309,100

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,327

Median Rent

1992

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30331 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 143
2021 +12.6% 161
2022 +27.8% 205
2023 +7.9% 221
2024 +0.4% 222

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 767 business establishments in ZIP 30331, employing approximately 14,652 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,781,785,000.

767

Businesses

14,652

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 164 21.4%
Retail trade 111 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 77 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 62 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 45 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.6%
Finance and insurance 36 4.7%
Construction 28 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 3.0%
Wholesale trade 20 2.6%
Manufacturing 18 2.4%
Educational services 16 2.1%
Information 11 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 30331 vs 30336 →

ZIP 30331 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 30331 ranks #2 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 30331 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 30331 ranks #7 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
30336 Atlanta, GA 971 2.5 mi
30311 Atlanta, GA 32,218 4.1 mi
30349 Atlanta, GA 67,602 5.8 mi
30344 Atlanta, GA 31,776 5.3 mi
30126 Mableton, GA 37,088 7.6 mi
30168 Austell, GA 24,241 5.9 mi
30291 Union City, GA 21,010 9.1 mi
30310 Atlanta, GA 26,912 6.9 mi
30122 Lithia Springs, GA 21,561 6.7 mi
30082 Smyrna, GA 25,905 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

30349 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 67,602
30022 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 64,359
30004 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 53,033
30075 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 49,736
30076 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 42,678

Related Areas

Fulton County Atlanta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30331 in? ▼
ZIP code 30331 (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 30331? ▼
ZIP code 30331 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 54,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30331? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30331 is $62,623, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30331? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30331 is $309,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30331? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30331 is African American at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30331? ▼
ZIP code 30331 has 767 business establishments employing approximately 14,652 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30331? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30331 are: Health care and social assistance (164), Retail trade (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30331? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30331 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 30331? ▼
In ZIP code 30331, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 30331? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30331 is 35.8 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 30331? ▼
In ZIP code 30331, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30331? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30331 is 16.6% 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.