| City: | Pine Lake, Georgia |
| County: | Dekalb County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:13:25 PM |
| Population: | 625 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 404 / 678 / 770 / 943 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.7907, -84.2051 |
| Land Area: | 0.128 sq mi |
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Pine Lake is one of the smallest incorporated cities in metro Atlanta, covering just 0.17 square miles in DeKalb County. Despite its tiny footprint, the Pine Lake post office maintains 821 PO Boxes for a local population of 625 residents and 299 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery method even though the city has street infrastructure.
The 2.75:1 adoption rate (821 boxes for 299 households) shows that Pine Lake's post office serves beyond its city limits. Surrounding neighborhoods in unincorporated DeKalb County use Pine Lake addresses for mail. The post office handles both PO Box delivery and limited street delivery, with 74 delivery points on Rockbridge Road and a few other streets, plus one rural route.
Pine Lake is a bedroom community in metro Atlanta. Half the adult population holds bachelor's degrees or higher. Nearly 30% work from home, well above the national average. Median household income sits at $65,781, and the median age of 46.9 indicates an established, middle-aged community. Owner-occupied homes (181 units) outnumber rentals (118).
The city's compact size creates an unusual postal situation. With 317 total housing units in less than two-tenths of a square mile, Pine Lake is denser than typical suburban areas but maintains its PO Box Only designation. The post office is in the heart of this small city, serving as a central gathering point for residents.
Rockbridge Road is the primary street, accounting for 74 of 78 street delivery records. Four additional streets (Beaver Rd, Magnolia Dr, Spring Dr, Ridge Dr) each have minimal delivery points. This concentrated street pattern matches Pine Lake's tiny geographic footprint. The city has 12 business establishments employing 20 people, plus 103 business delivery points at the post office.
Pine Lake sits in the Atlanta metropolitan area near Decatur, with nearby neighborhoods including Decatur Heights (4.2 miles), Midway Woods (4.4 miles), and Sycamore Street (4.4 miles). The city's PO Box requirement affects both local residents and people in surrounding unincorporated areas who rely on Pine Lake for mail access.
Rockbridge Road dominates street delivery with 74 of 78 records, while four minor streets have single delivery points each.
ZIP Code 30072 has 625 residents and 299 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 46.9 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.2% male and 60.8% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.6%, much higher than the state average of 51.9%) and Black or African American (17.9%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 625Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 800Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,882.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 299Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $310,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 658 | 615 | 588 | 674 | 648 | 644 | 630 | 727 | 730 | 806 | 655 | 779 | 853 | 800 |
| Decennial Census | 730 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 625 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.9
Male Median Age: 41.8
Female Median Age: 49.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 28 | 10 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 49 | 34 | 31 | 39 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 26 | 33 | 25 | 9 | 26 | 28 | 58 | 53 | 40 | 47 | 74 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 31 | 14 | 5 | 5 |
| White: | 410 | 68.22% |
| Black: | 112 | 18.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 54 | 8.99% |
| Asian: | 8 | 1.33% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 2.00% |
| Total: | 601 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 245 | 39.20% | 41.8 years |
| Females: | 380 | 60.80% | 49.4 years |
| Total: | 625 | 100% | 46.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 760 | 95.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 17 | 2.13% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 23 | 2.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.88% |
| Total Population: | 800 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 777 | 97.13% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 23 | 2.88% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $78,750, which is slightly below the national median ($80,734), is up $33,056 (72.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,500. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $67,344 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,344). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $59,750, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $59,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,694 | $53,466 | $52,976 | $54,539 | $52,083 | $46,932 | $48,571 | $55,114 | $55,250 | $57,708 | $64,688 | $63,929 | $65,781 | $78,750 |
| Median Family Income | $39,375 | $44,688 | $48,750 | $61,375 | $57,083 | $47,273 | $56,429 | $63,750 | $56,167 | $77,679 | $92,813 | $0 | $102,727 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $50,313 | $53,523 | $53,125 | $53,026 | $49,671 | $44,250 | $42,500 | $50,583 | $51,691 | $46,667 | $49,219 | $54,205 | $57,011 | $67,344 |
| Median Male Income | $50,000 | $53,438 | $58,750 | $53,500 | $0 | $0 | $54,643 | $57,266 | $56,797 | $39,489 | $42,292 | $44,360 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $44,167 | $55,682 | $53,125 | $56,250 | $0 | $44,167 | $44,659 | $44,211 | $45,500 | $43,281 | $44,375 | $53,173 | $56,638 | $59,750 |
| Employed: | 444 | 65.20% |
| Unemployed: | 20 | 2.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 217 | 31.86% |
| Total: | 681 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 243 | 54.73% |
| Service: | 25 | 5.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 81 | 18.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 0.68% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 92 | 20.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 444 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $310,000, which is generally lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $141,000 (83.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137,900. The median gross rent is $1,411, which is about the same as the national median ($1,413), is up $649 (85.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $385. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.51% (75.77% with a mortgage, 24.23% free-and-clear) and renters 41.49% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.80%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,000 | $160,300 | $147,600 | $150,800 | $140,400 | $137,500 | $154,000 | $177,000 | $172,100 | $182,500 | $207,100 | $276,900 | $286,000 | $310,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 8.70% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 71 | 44.10% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 56 | 34.78% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 14 | 8.70% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 3.73% |
| Total: | 161 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $762 | $780 | $792 | $833 | $838 | $822 | $786 | $913 | $1,026 | $1,078 | $1,080 | $1,264 | $1,280 | $1,411 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 172 | 44.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 55 | 14.18% |
| Renter Occupied: | 161 | 41.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 388 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 388 | 82.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 84 | 17.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 472 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 384 | 81.36% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 83 | 17.58% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 1.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 472 | 100% |
In 2024, 55.40% 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 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 9.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.40%). College enrollment is 37.26%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 3.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 57 | 9.13% |
| Some college, no degree: | 147 | 23.56% |
| Associate's degree: | 55 | 8.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 211 | 33.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 135 | 21.63% |
| Total: | 624 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 605 | 96.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 346 | 55.45% |
| Private Insurance: | 538 | 61.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 272 | 31.05% |
| No Insurance: | 66 | 7.53% |
| Total: | 876 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 810 | 92.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.4% | 13.9% | 13.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 2.3% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 13 | 6.13% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 3.30% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 92 | 43.40% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 21 | 9.91% |
| College or graduate school: | 79 | 37.26% |
| Total: | 212 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 20 | 9.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 120 | 56.60% |
ZIP Code 30072 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 26 people with an annual payroll of $592,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,421Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $118,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $592,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 26Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 30072 is located in Dekalb County, Georgia, within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12060) and Georgia's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,268,860 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 30072, and is subdivided into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA division. It covers 0.128 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.017 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: | 0.128 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.017 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 496.6 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1361040Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pine Lake city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 30072 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.