30033 ZIP Code — Decatur, GA
Dekalb County, Georgia
ZIP code 30033 is located in Decatur, Georgia, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 8.83 square miles and serves a population of 30,971 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/678.
About ZIP code 30033
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $401,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($105,260) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
30,971
population
8.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30033 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30033
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Decatur | Acceptable |
| Decatur | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30345 Atlanta (2 mi)
30079 Scottdale (2.2 mi)
30329 Atlanta (2.3 mi)
30021 Clarkston (2.8 mi)
30322 Atlanta (2.8 mi)
30030 Decatur (3.2 mi)
30002 Avondale Estates (3.5 mi)
30307 Atlanta (4.1 mi)
30324 Atlanta (4.2 mi)
30306 Atlanta (4.3 mi)
30032 Decatur (4.7 mi)
30317 Atlanta (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,971 |
| Population density | 3,507 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8164 |
| Longitude | -84.2864 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 770/678 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.1% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.2% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
30,971
Population
3,507
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$105,260
Median household income
$59,322
Per capita income
$401,000
Median home value
$1,594
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
10,188
Housing units
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
757
Under 5
839
706
5–9
782
565
10–14
625
759
15–19
840
1,229
20–24
1,362
2,381
25–34
2,636
2,142
35–44
2,373
1,898
45–54
2,101
1,015
55–59
1,123
821
60–64
909
1,434
65–74
1,588
652
75–84
723
337
85+
374
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,983 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 25,988 | 83.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,108 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.5%
Black or African American
14.3%
Asian
13.9%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,666 | 61.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,556 | 14.3% |
| Asian | 4,454 | 13.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,914 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 986 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 307 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.1% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.2% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k+
18.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.6% |
| $200k+ | 18.3% |
| Median income | $105,260 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
14.9%
$300k–$500k
49.7%
$500k–$1M
22.1%
$1M+
3.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $401,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,594 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 51.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 11.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.8% |
| Electricity | 31.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,496 | 42.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 705 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,693 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,067 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,621 | 20.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,767 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.9% | 34.0% |
| Married | 46.3% | 44.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
9.1%
Some college, no degree
9.7%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
31.7%
Graduate / professional
38.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 69.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 542 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 493 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,998 | 26.1% |
| High school | 794 | 10.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,827 | 50.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.4%
Professional & management
15.9%
Retail trade
9.0%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
4.7%
Information
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Construction
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 68.3% |
| Service | 8.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.4% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 19.4% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
2.2%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
7.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,444 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 9.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.0% |
| Public insurance | 20.9% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,375 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,519 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 349 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,066 | 3.6% |
| Other languages | 1,036 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,089 | 81.0% |
| Born in same state | 24,658 | 79.6% |
| Born in different state | 11,293 | 36.5% |
| Foreign born | 431 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,882 | 19.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,383 | 40.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,866 | 12.5% |
| Italian | 2,825 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 1,574 | 5.1% |
| English | 248 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 235 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 118 | 0.4% |
| German | 104 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 102 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 85 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30033
What city is ZIP code 30033 in?
ZIP code 30033 is primarily assigned to Decatur, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30033 in?
ZIP code 30033 falls within Dekalb County, Georgia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 30033?
70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30033?
The median home value in ZIP code 30033 is $401,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30033?
The median household income in ZIP code 30033 is $105,260, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 30033?
ZIP code 30033 has an estimated population of 30,971 residents, with a density of 3,506 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 30033 in?
ZIP code 30033 observes the EST timezone.