30317 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 30317, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

30317 is a zip code in DeKalb County and Fulton County, Georgia, which covers Atlanta-Decatur CCD and Atlanta, with a total population of 14,258 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 30317 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 30317.

The estimated population of people living in 30317 is 14,258, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 30317 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,258
+2.14%
+2.31%
2020
13,959
+1.01%
-
2019
13,820
+0.6%
-
2018
13,737
 -1.43% -
2017
13,936
 - -

Population of 30317 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 30317 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
48.8%
45.6%
 +7.02%
Black/African American
38.2%
45.3%
 -15.67%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.4%
3.6%
 +50.00%
Asian
1.7%
2.1%
 -19.05%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
3.2%
 +56.25%
Other
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 30317 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 30317 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 30317 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 30317 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 +0.84% 36.3 +0.55% 35.6 +0.56%
2020 35.6 0% 36.1 +0.56% 35.4 -0.28%
2019 35.6 -2.2% 35.9 -0.83% 35.5 -3.01%
2018 36.4 +0.55% 36.2 +1.12% 36.6 -0.27%
2017 36.2 - 35.8 - 36.7 -

The median age of the 30317 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 30317 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 1,265 -13.82% 1,092 -15.89% 1,069 895
10 to 19 494 -34.18% 479 +63.62% 339 858
20 to 29 613 1.78% 1,011 +11.64% 607 1,121
30 to 39 1,427 +24.43% 1,670 +11.52% 1,783 1,855
40 to 49 1,069 +6.2% 1,260 +3.46% 1,114 1,272
50 to 59 598 +20.94% 840 -2.13% 731 809
60 to 69 517 -28.38% 620 -18.66% 379 487
70+ 456 -5.34% 525 +1.04% 410 529

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 30317 zip code is $91,733.00.

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 30317.

  • Under 25
    $27,969.00
  • 25 to 44
    $120,970.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,073.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,853.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 30317 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 30317, 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 30317 is currently $126,221.00.

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.

22.16% of households in 30317 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 30317 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 30317 is $54,720.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 30317 by the total population of 30317.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 30317 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 30317 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
    26.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.79%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 30317 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 30317 zip over the age of 16 is 11,352.

Of those people, a total of 76.30% 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 30317 is 71.60%.

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 30317 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 255 41.20% 3.80%
20 to 24 years 379 82.30% 15.70%
25 to 29 years 1,349 86.50% 24.40%
30 to 34 years 1,749 92.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 3,258 92.30% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 1,713 85.90% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 844 65.60% 7.90%
60 to 64 years 506 44.50% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 714 23.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 585 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 30317. 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 5,791 89.20% 2.30%
Black or African American 4,361 58.00% 5.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 241 90.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 100.00% 0.00%
Other 394 76.40% 68.40%
Two or more races 532 76.70% 14.20%
Hispanic or Latino 587 77.50% 54.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,721 89.70% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 30317 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 30317 is 8,126, with median earnings of $64,552.00.

Women in 30317 are earning approximately 71.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,126 $64,552.00
Male 3,604 $75,000.00
Female 4,522 $53,847.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 30317 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 1,313 $82,094.00
Business and Financial 661 $77,109.00
Computer and Mathematical 478 $130,227.00
Architecture and Engineering 157 $88,594.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 288 $65,625.00
Community and Social Service 281 $54,185.00
Legal 243 $184,306.00
Educational and Library 705 $54,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 484 $61,731.00
Healthcare Practitioners 411 $82,908.00
Healthcare Support 95 $14,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 356 $26,875.00
Law Enforcement 80 $144,196.00
Food Preparation and Serving 534 $28,330.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $25,357.00
Personal Care and Service 173 $9,760.00
Sales 661 $69,861.00
Office and Administrative Support 449 $43,988.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $70,673.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $27,031.00
Production 126 $69,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $32,120.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 30317 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 30317.

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 579 $105,417.00 734 $69,231.00
Business and Financial 285 $100,313.00 376 $69,592.00
Computer and Mathematical 388 $140,652.00 90 $78,846.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $84,750.00 65 $103,073.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 144 $83,108.00 144 $57,188.00
Community and Social Service 32 $0.00 249 $53,936.00
Legal 73 $221,172.00 170 $143,125.00
Educational and Library 226 $51,000.00 479 $54,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 203 $65,625.00 281 $61,106.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $83,641.00 338 $77,143.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 95 $14,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 154 $0.00 202 $26,063.00
Law Enforcement 80 $144,196.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 152 $26,250.00 382 $28,436.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $44,423.00 82 $16,420.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00 145 $8,413.00
Sales 334 $150,500.00 327 $43,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 178 $73,889.00 271 $41,299.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $70,673.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $26,172.00 11 $0.00
Production 89 $68,375.00 37 $72,989.00
Transportation and Material Moving 69 $31,576.00 10 $0.00

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 5,997 households in 30317, with an average household size of 2.36 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 3,663 families living in the 30317 zip code with an average family size of 2.92 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 30317:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,502 210 951 2,334
Average Household Size 2.88 3.43 3.14 1.4
Total Families 2,502 210 951 0
Average Household Size 2.84 3.4 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 3,663 families living in 30317, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 30317:

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 6,836 housing units in 30317.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,997 87.73%
Vacant 839 12.27%

25.51% of the total 6,836 housing units in 30317 are rental units. This is approximately 1,744 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,203 are occupied by the owner - or 61.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 30317 is $1,281.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 30317 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
    50
  • Less than $500
    216
  • $500 to $999
    191
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    627
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    557
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    104
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    30
  • $3,000 or more
    19

Property Value

The median value of a property in 30317 is $430,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 30317 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    31
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    57
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    57
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    91
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    633
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,946
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,370
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 30317. The chart below shows the number of properties in 30317 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,379
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,281
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,051
  • 1960 to 1969
    376
  • 1970 to 1979
    395
  • 1980 to 1989
    477
  • 1990 to 1999
    179
  • 2000 to 2009
    855
  • 2010 to 2013
    825
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 30317 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    867
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,920
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,382
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    828

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 30317 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 30317 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 30317.

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
    94
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    206
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    586
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,200
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    980
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    818
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    775
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    389
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    165
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    504
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    292
  • 90 or more minutes
    62

Summary

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