Atlanta, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30340
DeKalb County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,394
- 1,330/sq mi High-density area
- $62,748
- Median income Near-median income area
- $344,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atlanta pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,330
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30340 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 30340 (Atlanta, GA) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.9 in 2023 to 277.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30340 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, with 29,394 residents across 22.1 square miles, a density of 1,330 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30340 reports a modest median household income of $62,748 (11% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,569. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $344,000 (43% above the average Georgia ZIP), with only 43.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,694.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 30340 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 30340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30340.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
187 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
158 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
131 establishments
- Construction
Construction
120 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 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 30340, 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
29,394
Population
22.1
Area (sq mi)
1,330
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30340?
33.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
38.7%
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?
$62,748
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$34,569
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30340 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)
$62,748 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
11,893housing units
11,893
Total Housing Units
10,843
Occupied Units
1,050
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,000
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,694
Median Rent
1980
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30340 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 177 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 197 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 230 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 248 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 278 |
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 1,274 business establishments in ZIP 30340, employing approximately 21,209 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,140,454,000.
1,274
Businesses
21,209
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 187 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 158 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 131 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 120 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 113 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 54 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 3.8% |
| Information | 20 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
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 30340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30093
Norcross (30093)
53,351 residents
- 30319
Atlanta (30319)
38,423 residents
- 30084
Tucker (30084)
35,921 residents
- 30341
Atlanta (30341)
31,793 residents
- 30092
Peachtree Corners (30092)
31,704 residents
- 30340
Atlanta (30340)
29,394 residents
- 30345
Atlanta (30345)
23,129 residents
- 30071
Norcross (30071)
23,005 residents
- 30021
Clarkston (30021)
21,989 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30340 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30319
Atlanta (30319)
$130,648 median income
- 30345
Atlanta (30345)
$112,054 median income
- 30360
Atlanta (30360)
$97,543 median income
- 30341
Atlanta (30341)
$86,313 median income
- 30079
Scottdale (30079)
$82,500 median income
- 30084
Tucker (30084)
$81,304 median income
- 30092
Peachtree Corners (30092)
$79,309 median income
- 30071
Norcross (30071)
$64,515 median income
- 30340
Atlanta (30340)
$62,748 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30340 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30341 | Atlanta, GA | 31,793 | 2.4 mi |
| 30360 | Atlanta, GA | 14,536 | 2.8 mi |
| 30084 | Tucker, GA | 35,921 | 3.6 mi |
| 30345 | Atlanta, GA | 23,129 | 3.7 mi |
| 30093 | Norcross, GA | 53,351 | 4.3 mi |
| 30071 | Norcross, GA | 23,005 | 3.9 mi |
| 30092 | Peachtree Corners, GA | 31,704 | 5.2 mi |
| 30021 | Clarkston, GA | 21,989 | 6.2 mi |
| 30319 | Atlanta, GA | 38,423 | 5.1 mi |
| 30079 | Scottdale, GA | 2,960 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30340, 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 (29,394 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 30340 in?
ZIP code 30340 (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 30340?
ZIP code 30340 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 29,394 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30340?
The median household income in ZIP 30340 is $62,748, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30340?
The median home value in ZIP 30340 is $344,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30340 is White at 24.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30340?
ZIP code 30340 has 1,274 business establishments employing approximately 21,209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30340 are: Wholesale trade (187), Retail trade (158), Accommodation and food services (131). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30340?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30340 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 30340?
In ZIP code 30340, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 30340?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30340 is 30.3 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 30340?
In ZIP code 30340, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30340 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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