🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

30005

Alpharetta

ZIP Code 30005 is a standard zip code serving Alpharetta, Alpharetta, Georgia (GA), in Fulton County, United States. It has an estimated population of 34,442 with a median household income of $102,230. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Georgia (GA)
County: Fulton
City: Alpharetta
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 34.078200
Longitude: -84.228100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 14.49 mi²
Water Area: 0.42 mi²
Population Density: 2378.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 34.129592°N, 34.054607°S, -84.164679°E, -84.272117°W

With 34,442 residents spread across 14.49 square miles, this area has a population density of 2378.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

34,442

Population

90th percentile

$102,230

Median Income

95th percentile

$354,400

Median Home Value

90th percentile

14.49 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 30005 is $102,230, and the median home value is $354,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

12,397

Total Units

11,665

Occupied Units

94.1%

Occupancy Rate

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