30087 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30087, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30087 is a zip code in DeKalb County and Gwinnett County, Georgia, which covers Lithonia CCD, Stone Mountain CCD, Tucker CCD, and Lilburn, with a total population of 37,933 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 30087 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30087.

The estimated population of people living in 30087 is 37,933, with a median age of 44.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30087 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,933
 -0.97% -1.46%
2020
38,304
 -3.24% -
2019
39,586
 -1.04% -
2018
40,003
+3.91%
-
2017
38,496
 - -

Population of 30087 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30087 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
23.3%
27.6%
 -15.58%
Black/African American
63.1%
61.2%
 +3.10%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
5.5%
 -29.09%
Asian
5.9%
3.6%
 +63.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.5%
 +113.33%
Other
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30087 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 30087 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30087 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30087 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.8 +2.52% 43.6 +2.35% 46 +1.32%
2020 43.7 +6.85% 42.6 +5.97% 45.4 +9.93%
2019 40.9 -0.24% 40.2 -1.47% 41.3 +0.24%
2018 41 -3.53% 40.8 -0.24% 41.2 -6.58%
2017 42.5 - 40.9 - 44.1 -

The median age of the 30087 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 30087 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 1,747 -5.64% 2,159 -6.93% 1,623 1,962
10 to 19 2,746 -10.91% 2,849 -28.01% 2,425 2,097
20 to 29 2,378 -13.21% 1,867 +19.16% 2,005 2,199
30 to 39 2,009 +20.86% 2,420 -7.2% 2,451 2,215
40 to 49 2,493 -19.89% 2,911 -11.58% 2,026 2,573
50 to 59 2,781 +7.21% 3,121 +0.79% 2,978 3,132
60 to 69 2,272 +14.81% 3,026 -6.26% 2,619 2,840
70+ 1,633 +39.69% 2,084 +16.31% 2,367 2,421

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30087 zip code is $86,143.00.

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 30087.

  • Under 25
    $62,212.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,149.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,421.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,443.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30087 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 30087, 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 30087 is currently $108,344.00.

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.

10.83% of households in 30087 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 30087 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30087 is $41,184.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30087 by the total population of 30087.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30087 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30087 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
    19.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30087 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30087 zip over the age of 16 is 31,862.

Of those people, a total of 66.10% 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 30087 is 61.40%.

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 30087 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,036 31.60% 41.90%
20 to 24 years 2,143 74.00% 12.00%
25 to 29 years 2,061 83.60% 14.80%
30 to 34 years 1,996 78.70% 8.00%
35 to 44 years 4,734 84.00% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 5,593 84.00% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 3,052 90.90% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 3,013 75.20% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 4,302 35.00% 4.90%
75 years and over 2,932 11.10% 6.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30087. 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 8,301 52.80% 2.60%
Black or African American 20,376 71.50% 9.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 61.50% 0.00%
Asian 1,917 73.70% 1.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 100.00% 0.00%
Other 592 55.40% 8.80%
Two or more races 606 53.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 823 71.60% 7.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,989 51.90% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30087 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 30087 is 19,562, with median earnings of $43,459.00.

Women in 30087 are earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,562 $43,459.00
Male 9,747 $51,297.00
Female 9,815 $35,150.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30087 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 1,911 $69,142.00
Business and Financial 1,347 $78,116.00
Computer and Mathematical 824 $79,318.00
Architecture and Engineering 251 $98,015.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 227 $65,023.00
Community and Social Service 248 $42,727.00
Legal 330 $70,403.00
Educational and Library 1,664 $49,946.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 431 $59,120.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,302 $68,906.00
Healthcare Support 775 $32,964.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 166 $19,598.00
Law Enforcement 136 $37,652.00
Food Preparation and Serving 857 $11,712.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 542 $30,333.00
Personal Care and Service 450 $23,796.00
Sales 1,888 $32,523.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,537 $42,377.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 650 $32,870.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 511 $44,986.00
Production 763 $28,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,054 $33,884.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30087 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 30087.

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 1,227 $65,865.00 684 $83,281.00
Business and Financial 689 $82,265.00 658 $57,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 570 $85,375.00 254 $66,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $99,632.00 54 $50,882.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 173 $64,297.00 54 $95,658.00
Community and Social Service 30 $71,250.00 218 $42,308.00
Legal 187 $78,672.00 143 $26,979.00
Educational and Library 535 $51,540.00 1,129 $42,796.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 223 $59,923.00 208 $49,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 228 $81,111.00 1,074 $65,938.00
Healthcare Support 163 $40,089.00 612 $30,986.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $27,321.00 97 $0.00
Law Enforcement 136 $37,652.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 367 $11,596.00 490 $13,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 401 $44,115.00 141 $27,404.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $17,197.00 374 $23,981.00
Sales 857 $58,343.00 1,031 $20,480.00
Office and Administrative Support 683 $43,614.00 1,854 $39,938.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 650 $32,870.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 511 $44,986.00 0 $0.00
Production 520 $37,628.00 243 $22,441.00
Transportation and Material Moving 803 $39,821.00 251 $17,425.00

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 13,249 households in 30087, with an average household size of 2.86 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 9,515 families living in the 30087 zip code with an average family size of 3.4 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 30087:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,821 1,025 1,669 3,734
Average Household Size 3.43 3.58 3.69 1.24
Total Families 6,821 1,025 1,669 0
Average Household Size 3.39 3.29 3.51 0

Poverty

Of the 9,515 families living in 30087, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30087:

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 14,207 housing units in 30087.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,249 93.26%
Vacant 958 6.74%

14.34% of the total 14,207 housing units in 30087 are rental units. This is approximately 2,037 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,044 are occupied by the owner - or 77.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30087 is $1,460.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30087 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
    168
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    222
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    891
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    690
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    130
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    86

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30087 is $234,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30087 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    298
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    292
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,136
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,149
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,205
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,419
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    531
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30087. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30087 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    28
  • 1940 to 1949
    52
  • 1950 to 1959
    313
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,245
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,894
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,988
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,154
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,303
  • 2010 to 2013
    219
  • 2014 or later
    11

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 30087 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    379
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,012
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,032
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,826

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30087 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30087 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30087.

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
    163
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    263
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    965
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,382
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,032
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    764
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,991
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    718
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,517
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,857
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,142
  • 90 or more minutes
    669

Summary

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