30072 ZIP Code — Pine Lake, GA

Dekalb County, Georgia

ZIP code 30072 is located in Pine Lake, Georgia, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 0.13 square miles and serves a population of 779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/678/404.

About ZIP code 30072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $276,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $63,929.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30072 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

779

population

0.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine Lake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	779
Population density	5,992 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	0.13 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.7907
Longitude	-84.2051
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	770/678/404

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	39.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	21.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	9.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

779

Population

5,992

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$63,929

Median household income

$38,674

Per capita income

$276,900

Median home value

$1,264

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

57.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	19.0%
18 and over	631	81.0%
65 and over	104	13.4%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Black or African American 16.8%

Two or more races 8.5%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	577	74%
Black or African American	131	16.8%
Two or more races	66	8.5%
Asian	5	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	39.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	29.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	21.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	9.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$63,929

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 41.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,900
Median rent / month	$1,264
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	41.0%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	60.4%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	69.3%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	2.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.0%
Electricity	30.2%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	27	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	36	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	165	44.8%
Households with children under 18	79	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	18.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	28.6%
Married	58.7%	39.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	2.8%	25.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 7.6%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 36.3%

Graduate / professional 21.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	57.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.1%
Kindergarten	7	3.0%
Elementary school	99	42.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	111	48.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Professional & management 11.9%

Wholesale trade 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Other services 9.1%

Information 5.4%

Retail trade 4.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Construction 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.4%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	29.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.2%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	23.6%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	30.9%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	737	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	779	100.0%
Born in same state	763	97.9%
Born in different state	328	42.1%
Foreign born	16	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	181	23.2%
Italian	138	17.7%
Arab	20	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	1.5%
Polish	10	1.3%
English	9	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	96.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30072

What city is ZIP code 30072 in?

ZIP code 30072 is primarily assigned to Pine Lake, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30072 in?

ZIP code 30072 falls within Dekalb County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30072?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 30072?

ZIP code 30072 has an estimated population of 779 residents, with a density of 6,086 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30072?

The median home value in ZIP code 30072 is $276,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30072?

The median household income in ZIP code 30072 is $63,929, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30072 in?

ZIP code 30072 observes the EST timezone.