🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

30309

Atlanta

ZIP Code 30309 is a standard zip code serving Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia (GA), in Fulton County, United States. It has an estimated population of 21,845 with a median household income of $71,854. 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: Atlanta
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.798400
Longitude: -84.388300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 3.42 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 6391.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.818801°N, 33.777831°S, -84.368570°E, -84.407849°W

With 21,845 residents spread across 3.42 square miles, this area has a population density of 6391.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

21,845

Population

80th percentile

$71,854

Median Income

85th percentile

$288,800

Median Home Value

85th percentile

3.42 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 30309 is $71,854, and the median home value is $288,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

16,207

Total Units

13,730

Occupied Units

84.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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30304

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30305

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30306

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30307

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30308

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30310

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30311

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