Dekalb County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 43 ZIP codes · 11 cities
43
ZIP codes
757,718
population (2021)
+9.5%
pop change since 2010
13089
FIPS code
Dekalb County ZIP code map
About Dekalb County
Dekalb County is located in Georgia and contains 43 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 757,718 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.5% from 691,893 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dekalb County is 13089.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 757,718 |
| 2010 population | 691,893 |
| Change | +9.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13089 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dekalb County
Atlanta
Avondale Estates
Clarkston
Decatur
Ellenwood
Lithonia
Pine Lake
Redan
Scottdale
Stone Mountain
Tucker
ZIP codes for Dekalb County, GA (43)
Demographics & statistics
823,884
Population
37.0
Median age
$79,947
Median household income
$44,369
Per capita income
$351,237
Median home value
$1,456
Median monthly rent
56.1%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
213,996
Housing units
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
26,298
Under 5
27,950
23,897
5–9
25,399
25,759
10–14
27,378
23,103
15–19
24,555
24,305
20–24
25,832
66,030
25–34
70,178
57,662
35–44
61,285
52,461
45–54
55,756
25,356
55–59
26,950
21,818
60–64
23,188
32,504
65–74
34,546
14,069
75–84
14,953
6,133
85+
6,519
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 186,257 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 637,627 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 108,724 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
49.1%
White
29.6%
Asian
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Other race
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 429,994 | 49.1% |
| White | 259,512 | 29.6% |
| Asian | 53,684 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52,000 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 49,204 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 25,039 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,811 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 640 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $79,947 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
22.8%
$300k–$500k
27.3%
$500k–$1M
20.6%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,237 |
| Median rent / month | $1,456 |
| Owner occupied | 56.1% |
| Renter occupied | 43.9% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 54.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 15.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.0% |
| Electricity | 38.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 115,841 | 37.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 19,653 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 63,760 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 112,017 | 34.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 87,766 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 78,617 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.9% | 40.3% |
| Married | 42.9% | 37.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
19.5%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
21.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 15,037 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 10,335 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 81,688 | 39.4% |
| High school | 41,192 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 55,188 | 29.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Professional & management
18.3%
Retail trade
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Information
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.3% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.8% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 4.7% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
19.0%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 27.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 37,657 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 769,636 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 64,900 | 9.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 31,193 | 4.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11,426 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 12,246 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 686,447 | 82.9% |
| Born in same state | 672,793 | 81.2% |
| Born in different state | 374,746 | 45.2% |
| Foreign born | 13,654 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 137,437 | 17.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 65,154 | 51.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 48,366 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 46,436 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 34,660 | 4.2% |
| English | 4,104 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 2,565 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 1,639 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 1,385 | 0.2% |
| German | 1,122 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 764 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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