ZIP Code 30305 in Atlanta, GA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Atlanta, Georgia
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County:Fulton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:16:21 PM
Population:29,173 [See All]
Area Codes:404 / 470 / 678 / 770 / 943
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.8348, -84.3884
Land Area:6.496 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30305 has 29,173 residents and 15,928 households (average 1.81 persons per household). The median age is 37.4 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.3%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.1%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:29,173Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:28,110Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:35,953Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,490.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$106,907Source: Census ACS
Households:15,928Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$737,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.81Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.59Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--21,36020,78021,26221,57422,31823,06423,84223,69324,55125,13926,39826,56527,42028,110
Decennial Census22,999------------------29,173--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.4

Male Median Age: 37.4

Female Median Age: 37.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5645465585189741,7491,4791,045837889939933743573621473260186
Female5835746175591,2331,9791,4871,116867895834936720742808583404349
Total1,1471,1201,1751,0772,2073,7282,9662,1611,7041,7841,7731,8691,4631,3151,4291,056664535
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:21,95675.48%
Black:3,23511.12%
Hispanic:*1,8966.52%
Asian:1,2624.34%
American Indian:950.33%
Hawaiian:60.02%
Other:6382.19%
Total:29,088100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,88747.60%37.4 years
Females:15,28652.40%37.4 years
Total:29,173100%37.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:23,54583.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4411.57%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,9767.03%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,14814.67%
Total Population:28,110100%
Total Native Population:23,98685.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,12414.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $106,907, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $23,101 (27.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,351. Family households earn a median of $207,226 versus $81,838 for nonfamily households (a difference of $125,388). By gender, male median income is $113,895 and female is $90,614, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,281 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (70.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$83,806$80,580$85,993$90,095$89,489$87,516$98,506$101,718$99,556$101,106$97,169$103,982$107,836$106,907
Median Family Income$172,049$149,129$146,912$158,539$158,135$166,224$196,629$205,110$208,197$224,031$219,176$240,302$234,444$207,226
Median NonFamily Income$49,604$50,102$54,428$53,979$56,066$57,264$62,275$64,141$64,116$57,500$63,789$67,649$73,483$81,838
Median Male Income$94,817$96,265$96,414$91,064$92,428$93,042$95,807$97,708$102,367$105,920$103,113$109,146$114,483$113,895
Median Female Income$60,349$56,583$56,143$54,776$55,706$56,117$63,294$68,884$71,374$70,030$75,666$82,957$87,000$90,614
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:16,99869.72%
Unemployed:6792.78%
Not In Labor Force:6,70427.50%
Total:24,381100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:12,02670.75%
Service:7874.63%
Sales and Office:3,47820.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2151.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4922.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,998100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $737,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $236,200 (47.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $148,600. The median gross rent is $2,022, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $967 (91.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $591. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.43% (64.77% with a mortgage, 35.23% free-and-clear) and renters 50.57% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.07%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$501,300$470,200$469,000$466,200$458,800$495,400$568,800$577,200$588,900$619,300$633,500$676,800$703,500$737,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:6698.22%
$500 to $999:3814.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:7278.94%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,09625.77%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,99024.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:91011.19%
$3,000 or more:1,15014.14%
No Rent:2112.59%
Total:8,134100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,055$1,099$1,127$1,145$1,153$1,197$1,318$1,356$1,431$1,538$1,647$1,758$1,914$2,022
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,14932.01%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,80117.41%
Renter Occupied:8,13450.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16,084100%

Occupied Housing Units:16,08488.93%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,00211.07%
Total Housing Units:18,086100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,45230.14%
Multi-Family Units:12,55469.41%
Other Units:800.44%
Total Housing Units:18,086100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 79.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 88.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 19.40%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (33.90%). College enrollment is 33.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1900.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1640.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,1205.06%
Some college, no degree:2,26910.26%
Associate's degree:7953.60%
Bachelor's degree:9,90644.80%
Graduate or professional degree:7,66934.68%
Total:22,113100%
High school or higher:21,75998.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher:17,57579.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:24,55779.38%
Public Insurance:5,39517.44%
No Insurance:9843.18%
Total:30,936100%
Has Health Insurance:29,95296.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty5.3%5.8%5.8%3.3%1.6%2.1%2.0%3.8%4.5%4.9%4.8%4.4%3.7%4.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:75715.00%
Kindergarten:1963.88%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,41628.06%
High school (grades 9-12):96719.16%
College or graduate school:1,71133.90%
Total:5,047100%
Early Childhood:95318.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,57951.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30305 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 2,264 business establishments, employing about 43,072 people with an annual payroll of $4,728,330,000. USPS data shows 19,864 residential mailboxes and 1,933 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:19,864Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,933Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:21,609Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,028Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:12,264Source: USPS
# of Businesses:2,264Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,356,309,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,728,330,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:43,072Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30305 is located in Fulton County, Georgia, within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12060) and Georgia's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,268,860 people, about 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 30305, and is subdivided into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA division. It covers 6.496 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:12060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (CBSA Div 12054)Source: Census
CBSA Population:5,268,860Source: Census
MSA:Atlanta, GA MSASource: Census
Land Area:6.496 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.031 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:264.91 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1304000Source: Census
Place Name:Atlanta city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30306 | | 30304

Schools in ZIP Code 30305


ZIP Code 30305 is in the Atlanta City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Garden Hills Elementary School 285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Atlanta City School District
E. Rivers Elementary School 8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Atlanta City School District
Morningside Elementary School 1053 E Rock Springs Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Atlanta City School District
Willis A. Sutton Middle School 2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Atlanta City School District
Atlanta Classical Academy 3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Atlanta City School District
Christ The King School 46 Peachtree Way Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Private School
Atlanta International School 2890 N Fulton Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Private School
The Cathedral Preschool 2744 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30305


Elaine Sterling Institute 3393 Peachtree Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30326-2633
Type: Post Secondary
Miami Ad School-Atlanta 1315 Peachtree Street, 3rd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30309
Type: Post Secondary
Pontifex University 4465 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Atlanta 887 West Marietta Street Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30318
Type: Post Secondary
Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319-2797
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Institute Of Technology-Main Campus 225 North Ave
Atlanta, GA 30332-0530
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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