30035 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30035, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30035 is a zip code in DeKalb County, Georgia, which covers Atlanta-Decatur, with a total population of 22,793 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 30035 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30035.

The estimated population of people living in 30035 is 22,793, with a median age of 35.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30035 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,793
 -1.27% +0.13%
2020
23,087
 -0.59% -
2019
23,223
+2.32%
-
2018
22,697
 -0.29% -
2017
22,764
 - -

Population of 30035 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30035 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
3.7%
3.3%
 +12.12%
Black/African American
90.5%
90.1%
 +0.44%
Native
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hispanic
2.5%
2.3%
 +8.70%
Asian
0.9%
1.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.5%
 +40.00%
Other
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30035 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 30035 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30035 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30035 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.6 +4.71% 32.8 +5.13% 36.3 +1.11%
2020 34 -4.23% 31.2 -12.11% 35.9 +1.13%
2019 35.5 -0.28% 35.5 +2.6% 35.5 -3.01%
2018 35.6 +3.79% 34.6 +3.59% 36.6 +4.87%
2017 34.3 - 33.4 - 34.9 -

The median age of the 30035 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 30035 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,593 1.14% 1,893 -13.72% 1,554 1,637
10 to 19 1,593 -0.37% 1,268 +31.99% 1,561 1,684
20 to 29 1,295 +20.21% 2,106 -9.86% 1,565 1,867
30 to 39 1,481 -15.52% 1,789 -3.32% 1,231 1,719
40 to 49 1,455 +9.84% 1,513 -9.55% 1,592 1,373
50 to 59 1,493 -13.86% 1,646 +14.73% 1,272 1,884
60 to 69 854 +3.32% 1,567 -11.33% 857 1,385
70+ 426 +26.27% 792 +32.08% 535 1,077

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30035 zip code is $46,169.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 30035.

  • Under 25
    $35,795.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,771.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,519.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,039.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30035 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 30035, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 30035 is currently $66,335.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.33% of households in 30035 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 30035 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30035 is $24,386.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30035 by the total population of 30035.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30035 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30035 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30035 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30035 zip over the age of 16 is 17,456.

Of those people, a total of 66.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 30035 is 57.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 30035 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,099 24.90% 33.60%
20 to 24 years 1,430 68.70% 34.00%
25 to 29 years 2,002 78.40% 15.50%
30 to 34 years 1,416 96.50% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 3,096 84.30% 10.60%
45 to 54 years 2,873 81.80% 8.80%
55 to 59 years 1,686 71.70% 12.40%
60 to 64 years 1,339 57.60% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 1,342 23.50% 16.10%
75 years and over 1,173 6.60% 45.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30035. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 825 63.00% 5.20%
Black or African American 15,643 65.90% 13.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 191 80.60% 10.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 78 17.90% 0.00%
Other 275 61.50% 11.20%
Two or more races 379 78.90% 29.10%
Hispanic or Latino 475 61.70% 11.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 820 62.80% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30035 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 30035 is 10,032, with median earnings of $34,872.00.

Women in 30035 are earning approximately 97.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,032 $34,872.00
Male 4,593 $35,497.00
Female 5,439 $34,689.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30035 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 899 $51,103.00
Business and Financial 623 $48,287.00
Computer and Mathematical 228 $73,110.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 165 $35,964.00
Legal 207 $118,484.00
Educational and Library 443 $26,635.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $52,372.00
Healthcare Practitioners 720 $48,152.00
Healthcare Support 192 $28,060.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 238 $28,547.00
Law Enforcement 112 $51,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 401 $21,440.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 240 $13,269.00
Personal Care and Service 256 $13,750.00
Sales 946 $28,594.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,452 $29,883.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 444 $38,158.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 175 $38,841.00
Production 456 $34,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 966 $42,681.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30035 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 30035.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 323 $54,656.00 576 $44,552.00
Business and Financial 119 $48,380.00 504 $44,926.00
Computer and Mathematical 101 $105,170.00 127 $24,589.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 159 $35,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 207 $118,484.00
Educational and Library 121 $55,375.00 322 $20,677.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $52,468.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $0.00 664 $43,621.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 165 $27,556.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $12,014.00 76 $38,438.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00 80 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 231 $11,782.00 170 $22,283.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 227 $9,836.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $22,202.00 199 $11,055.00
Sales 339 $37,344.00 607 $23,309.00
Office and Administrative Support 339 $27,625.00 1,113 $30,339.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 391 $37,577.00 53 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 146 $38,571.00 29 $0.00
Production 212 $34,127.00 244 $51,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 903 $42,184.00 63 $46,840.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,588 households in 30035, with an average household size of 2.99 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,647 families living in the 30035 zip code with an average family size of 4 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 30035:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,205 398 2,044 2,941
Average Household Size 3.75 3.53 4.59 1.24
Total Families 2,205 398 2,044 0
Average Household Size 3.74 3.26 4.43 0

Poverty

Of the 4,647 families living in 30035, 17.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30035:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,756 housing units in 30035.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,588 86.66%
Vacant 1,168 13.34%

42.37% of the total 8,756 housing units in 30035 are rental units. This is approximately 3,710 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,852 are occupied by the owner - or 43.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30035 is $1,239.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30035 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    26
  • Less than $500
    55
  • $500 to $999
    830
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,938
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    678
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    209
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30035 is $137,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30035 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    220
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    834
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,177
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    954
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    588
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    65
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30035. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30035 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    115
  • 1940 to 1949
    54
  • 1950 to 1959
    515
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,379
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,665
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,378
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,594
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,675
  • 2010 to 2013
    381
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 30035 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    848
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,981
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,295
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,464

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30035 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30035 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30035.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    8
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    284
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    624
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    878
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,205
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,068
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,475
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    236
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    550
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,054
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    772
  • 90 or more minutes
    655

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 30035 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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