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Population and households in ZIP 30309
Household size in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.54 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.67 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.65 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.67 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 30309 are small: just 1.67 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.54 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 30309 is young: half of its residents are under 34.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.4, even as the national median rose. Only 37 of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 30309: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 30309
Renters in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.5% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.1% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.9% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 30309 rent: 56.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 30309 as nationally: 10.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Atlanta area as a whole (8.0%). Vacancy has fallen 7.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 30309 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,069 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,100 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,542 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,153 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,083 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 30309 runs $2,153 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,083 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 30309
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.8% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 30309 is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (82.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Georgia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 30309: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 401 Georgia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 30309
| Period | ZIP 30309 | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 30309 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 30309 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 30309 | 1.67 | 34.4 | 3.4% | 56.5% | 10.5% | 1997 | $2,153 | 82.4% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 30363 | 1.60 | 33.5 | 2.5% | 51.8% | 10.1% | 2005 | $2,241 | 89.9% | 99.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 30332 | 1.66 | 19.7 | 10.0% | 45.7% | 19.2% | 2013 | $1,781 | 78.0% | 100.0% | 14.9% |
| ZIP 30308 | 1.57 | 33.1 | 5.9% | 63.0% | 13.6% | 1993 | $1,944 | 78.9% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 30313 | 1.82 | 30.9 | 8.8% | 60.3% | 12.9% | 1999 | $1,695 | 59.0% | 95.1% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 30306 | 2.14 | 39.0 | 3.4% | 44.9% | 7.9% | 1960 | $2,022 | 79.4% | 97.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 30324 | 1.89 | 34.2 | 4.0% | 62.6% | 12.9% | 1995 | $1,841 | 69.3% | 95.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 30303 | 1.57 | 29.2 | 15.7% | 79.6% | 11.6% | 1978 | $1,636 | 50.6% | 92.9% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 30305 | 1.80 | 41.5 | 5.1% | 49.6% | 12.0% | 1990 | $2,066 | 77.8% | 98.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 30318 | 2.13 | 35.0 | 11.9% | 57.2% | 14.0% | 1988 | $1,711 | 58.3% | 93.6% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 30312 | 1.78 | 33.4 | 9.4% | 66.4% | 8.0% | 1993 | $1,808 | 64.0% | 93.6% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 30309. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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