ZIP Code 30087 in Stone Mountain, GA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Stone Mountain, Georgia
City Alias:Smoke Rise, Stone Mtn
Counties:Dekalb County[Primary]
Gwinnett County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:13:36 PM
Population:38,743 [See All]
Area Codes:404 / 678 / 770 / 943
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.8168, -84.1125
Land Area:22.623 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 30087 has 38,743 residents and 13,681 households (average 2.83 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (60.6%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (23.3%, much lower than the state average of 51.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:38,743Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:38,977Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:40,952Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,712.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$96,491Source: Census ACS
Households:13,681Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$348,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.83Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.31Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--35,83636,01635,07735,91136,40337,62838,49640,00339,58638,30437,93338,85837,57038,977
Decennial Census36,761------------------38,743--------
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: 42.5

Male Median Age: 40.5

Female Median Age: 44.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9221,1011,3071,3411,2491,0041,0429891,0391,1291,2431,3911,3221,100818534337273
Female9381,0951,1581,3401,1721,0881,1461,2021,3011,3371,4941,6911,5641,3991,050672474481
Total1,8602,1962,4652,6812,4212,0922,1882,1912,3402,4662,7373,0822,8862,4991,8681,206811754
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,02022.78%
Black:23,46959.26%
Hispanic:*3,2378.17%
Asian:2,0275.12%
American Indian:1860.47%
Hawaiian:190.05%
Other:1,6444.15%
Total:39,602100%
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:18,14146.82%40.5 years
Females:20,60253.18%44.4 years
Total:38,743100%42.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:31,64581.19%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,0522.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4,45411.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,82616.11%
Total Population:38,977100%
Total Native Population:32,69783.89%
Total Foreign-born Population:6,28016.11%
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 $96,491, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,240 (37.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,115. Family households earn a median of $110,386 versus $57,083 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,303). By gender, male median income is $60,266 and female is $60,893, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $627 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.2%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.4%).

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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$70,251$68,328$68,063$67,420$66,620$67,672$71,833$72,805$76,376$78,895$86,143$92,753$89,484$96,491
Median Family Income$80,027$77,413$78,375$77,943$76,793$76,573$76,779$77,229$85,562$91,950$97,282$104,055$104,485$110,386
Median NonFamily Income$44,029$42,554$44,013$45,248$41,633$43,782$50,944$53,213$55,803$57,310$62,882$66,333$63,686$57,083
Median Male Income$52,455$53,008$54,123$53,775$54,236$52,214$53,067$53,556$54,703$53,145$54,650$57,543$59,145$60,266
Median Female Income$48,280$47,001$49,338$48,397$49,219$49,354$48,074$47,182$50,087$50,901$51,019$57,029$59,635$60,893
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:19,09659.10%
Unemployed:1,3234.09%
Not In Labor Force:11,89036.80%
Total:32,309100%
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:8,86046.40%
Service:2,97115.56%
Sales and Office:3,54518.56%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9815.14%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,73914.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,096100%
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 $348,000, which is slightly above the national median ($332,700), is up $166,800 (92.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $152,500. The median gross rent is $1,775, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $443 (33.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $465. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.99% (69.69% with a mortgage, 30.31% free-and-clear) and renters 15.01% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.18%, which is far lower 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$181,200$171,600$160,300$156,000$156,100$162,300$169,700$180,000$195,500$220,400$234,000$272,200$312,200$348,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:90.45%
$500 to $999:934.65%
$1,000 to $1,499:31015.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:92446.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:1929.60%
$2,500 to $2,999:1557.75%
$3,000 or more:1567.80%
No Rent:1628.10%
Total:2,001100%
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$1,332$1,300$1,315$1,326$1,303$1,223$1,229$1,212$1,310$1,336$1,460$1,685$1,778$1,775
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7,89659.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,43425.76%
Renter Occupied:2,00115.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,331100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,33190.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,3479.18%
Total Housing Units:14,678100%
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:13,65993.06%
Multi-Family Units:6174.20%
Other Units:4022.74%
Total Housing Units:14,678100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 42.80% 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 93.00%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is well above the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 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 elementary (42.74%). College enrollment is 30.89%, 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:7672.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2254.29%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,72820.08%
Some college, no degree:5,41518.98%
Associate's degree:3,18011.15%
Bachelor's degree:7,13625.02%
Graduate or professional degree:5,07317.79%
Total:28,524100%
High school or higher:26,53293.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:12,20942.80%
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:26,23359.35%
Public Insurance:13,84831.33%
No Insurance:4,1229.33%
Total:44,203100%
Has Health Insurance:40,08190.67%
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 Poverty7.7%9.4%9.0%8.0%8.6%8.6%7.8%7.5%7.0%6.3%5.6%6.5%6.1%5.9%
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:1561.91%
Kindergarten:3674.49%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,49142.74%
High school (grades 9-12):1,63119.97%
College or graduate school:2,52330.89%
Total:8,168100%
Early Childhood:5236.40%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,48967.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 30087 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 658 business establishments, employing about 5,749 people with an annual payroll of $259,574,000. USPS data shows 14,471 residential mailboxes and 579 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,471Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:579Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,463Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,835Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:934Source: USPS
# of Businesses:658Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$64,621,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$259,574,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,749Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 30087 is located in Dekalb County, Georgia, within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12060) and Georgia's 4th and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 5,268,860 people, about 0.74% of whom live in ZIP Code 30087, and is subdivided into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA division. It covers 22.623 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.499 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:22.623 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.499 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:496.6, 392.61 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1373816Source: Census
Place Name:Stone Mountain city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


30088 | | 30086

Schools in ZIP Code 30087


ZIP Code 30087 is in the DeKalb County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools and 1 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.

Wynbrooke Elementary School 440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
District: DeKalb County School District
Smoke Rise Elementary School 4780 Hugh Howell Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
District: DeKalb County School District
Stephenson Middle School 922 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
District: DeKalb County School District
Stephenson High School 701 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
District: DeKalb County School District
Pine Ridge Elementary School 750 Pine Ridge Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
District: DeKalb County School District
Philmore Academy For Science & Arts 6015 Old Stone Mountain Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 30087


Georgia Military College - Stone Mountain 5325 Manor Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083-3070
Type: Post Secondary
United Education Institute-Stone Mountain 971 North Hairston Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083-2871
Type: Post Secondary
Pro Way Hair School 5684 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083-3254
Type: Post Secondary
Hogan Institute Of Cosmetology And Esthetics 495 Indian Trail Road Northwest
Lilburn, GA 30047-3717
Type: Post Secondary
Gwinnett College-Lilburn 4230 Hwy 29 Ste 11
Lilburn, GA 30047-3447
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Piedmont Technical College 495 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021-2397
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 March 1, 2026.

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