PlainZIP

Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30342

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

29,879
1,290/sq mi
$124,111
Median income
$829,400
Median home value
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atlanta pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,290
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30342 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30342 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 29,879 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 1,290 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30342 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,111 (76% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $95,856. Local economic indicators show a 8.4% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $829,400 for a typical home value (245% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,899 a month; 51.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 30342 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fulton 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 30342

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30342.

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 30342, 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

29,879

Population

23.2

Area (sq mi)

1,290

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30342?

34.1

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.3%
African American 15.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$124,111

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$95,856

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30342 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,111 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.4%

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

What does housing look like?

15,932

Total Housing Units

15,199

Occupied Units

733

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.9%
Renter 48.1%

$829,400

Median Home Value

+245% vs state

$1,899

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30342 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 175
2021 +6.2% 186
2022 +11.7% 208
2023 +7.5% 223
2024 +8.2% 241

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 1,685 business establishments in ZIP 30342, employing approximately 37,654 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,242,765,000.

1,685

Businesses

37,654

Employees

$3.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 400 23.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 312 18.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 174 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 141 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 118 7.0%
Retail trade 117 6.9%
Finance and insurance 101 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 71 4.2%
Construction 61 3.6%
Wholesale trade 43 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 30 1.8%
Educational services 28 1.7%
Information 26 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 0.9%
Manufacturing 8 0.5%

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 30342 vs 30319 →

ZIP 30342 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 30342 ranks #4 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 30342 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 30342 ranks #3 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
30319 Atlanta, GA 38,423 2.2 mi
30326 Atlanta, GA 4,802 2.3 mi
30305 Atlanta, GA 22,999 3.3 mi
30328 Atlanta, GA 30,348 3.5 mi
30327 Atlanta, GA 22,208 3.0 mi
30346 Atlanta, GA 4,696 3.6 mi
30324 Atlanta, GA 24,267 4.4 mi
30341 Atlanta, GA 31,793 4.8 mi
30339 Atlanta, GA 18,304 4.9 mi
30309 Atlanta, GA 21,845 5.9 mi

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Pop: 67,602
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Pop: 64,359
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Pop: 54,094
30004 standard
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Pop: 53,033
30075 standard
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Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
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Pop: 49,736

Related Areas

Fulton County Atlanta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30342 in? ▼
ZIP code 30342 (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 30342? ▼
ZIP code 30342 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 29,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30342? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30342 is $124,111, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30342? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30342 is $829,400, which is 198% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30342? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30342 is White at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30342? ▼
ZIP code 30342 has 1,685 business establishments employing approximately 37,654 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30342? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30342 are: Health care and social assistance (400), Professional, scientific, and technical services (312), Real estate and rental and leasing (174). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30342? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30342 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 30342? ▼
In ZIP code 30342, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.4% 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 30342? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30342 is 23.8 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 30342? ▼
In ZIP code 30342, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30342? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30342 is 8.4% 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.