PlainZIP

Atlanta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 30344

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

31,776
1,014/sq mi
$68,380
Median income
$275,000
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
1,014
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 30344 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, with 31,776 residents across 31.3 square miles, a density of 1,014 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 30344 reports a modest median household income of $68,380 (3% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,903. Local economic indicators show a 21.1% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $275,000 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,360 a month; 43.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fulton County, letting you compare 30344 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 30344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlanta, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30344.

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 30344, 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

31,776

Population

31.3

Area (sq mi)

1,014

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 30344?

36.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 13.2%
African American 73.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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?

$68,380

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$36,903

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 30344 ranks nationally

Atlanta, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,380 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,014

Total Housing Units

14,727

Occupied Units

2,287

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.1%
Renter 56.9%

$275,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,360

Median Rent

1967

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 30344 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 165
2021 +16.3% 191
2022 +22.1% 234
2023 +4.3% 244
2024 +2.9% 251

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 745 business establishments in ZIP 30344, employing approximately 24,634 people with a combined annual payroll of $702,931,000.

745

Businesses

24,634

Employees

$702.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 117 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 98 13.2%
Retail trade 96 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 55 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 50 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 5.2%
Construction 38 5.1%
Manufacturing 27 3.6%
Wholesale trade 25 3.4%
Finance and insurance 25 3.4%
Information 20 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.7%
Educational services 16 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%

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 30344 vs 30337 →

ZIP 30344 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 30344 ranks #6 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 30344 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 30344 ranks #2 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
30337 Atlanta, GA 11,505 2.5 mi
30311 Atlanta, GA 32,218 3.4 mi
30310 Atlanta, GA 26,912 4.0 mi
30354 Atlanta, GA 14,857 4.3 mi
30315 Atlanta, GA 33,857 4.9 mi
30314 Atlanta, GA 22,020 5.9 mi
30331 Atlanta, GA 54,094 5.3 mi
30349 Atlanta, GA 67,602 5.2 mi
30296 Riverdale, GA 25,840 7.8 mi
30318 Atlanta, GA 49,736 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

30349 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 67,602
30022 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 64,359
30331 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 54,094
30004 standard
Alpharetta, GA
Pop: 53,033
30075 standard
Roswell, GA
Pop: 52,573
30318 standard
Atlanta, GA
Pop: 49,736

Related Areas

Fulton County Atlanta, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 30344 in? ▼
ZIP code 30344 (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 30344? ▼
ZIP code 30344 in Atlanta, GA has a population of 31,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30344? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 30344 is $68,380, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30344? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 30344 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30344? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 30344 is African American at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30344? ▼
ZIP code 30344 has 745 business establishments employing approximately 24,634 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30344? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30344 are: Accommodation and food services (117), Health care and social assistance (98), Retail trade (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30344? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30344 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 30344? ▼
In ZIP code 30344, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 30344? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30344 is 30.1 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 30344? ▼
In ZIP code 30344, approximately 43.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30344? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30344 is 21.1% 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.