30294 ZIP Code — Ellenwood, GA
Dekalb County, Georgia
ZIP code 30294 is located in Ellenwood, Georgia, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 32.74 square miles and serves a population of 42,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/678.
About ZIP code 30294
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $73,608.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
42,594
population
32.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30294 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30294
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30294. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ellenwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30034 Decatur (3.6 mi)
30273 Rex (3.7 mi)
30288 Conley (4.1 mi)
30260 Morrow (5.5 mi)
30297 Forest Park (6.3 mi)
30038 Lithonia (6.6 mi)
30281 Stockbridge (6.7 mi)
30316 Atlanta (7.2 mi)
30035 Decatur (7.4 mi)
30354 Atlanta (8 mi)
30032 Decatur (8 mi)
30315 Atlanta (8.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,594 |
| Population density | 1,301 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6354 |
| Longitude | -84.2542 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 770/678 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
42,594
Population
1,301
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$73,608
Median household income
$32,577
Per capita income
$208,600
Median home value
$1,506
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
12,832
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,269
Under 5
1,494
1,221
5–9
1,439
1,291
10–14
1,521
1,177
15–19
1,386
886
20–24
1,044
2,557
25–34
3,011
2,867
35–44
3,376
2,985
45–54
3,515
1,572
55–59
1,852
1,212
60–64
1,428
1,711
65–74
2,015
667
75–84
785
144
85+
169
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,147 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 32,447 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,491 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
82.7%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Asian
1.2%
Other race
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 36,783 | 82.7% |
| White | 2,829 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,019 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,879 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 524 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 408 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $73,608 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
10.1%
$150k–$200k
24.9%
$200k–$300k
40.2%
$300k–$500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,506 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.1% |
| Electricity | 30.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,866 | 39.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 934 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,798 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,457 | 36.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,945 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,139 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.8% | 41.4% |
| Married | 40.3% | 33.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 997 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 551 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,479 | 41.5% |
| High school | 2,124 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,629 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Transportation & utilities
18.3%
Professional & management
11.8%
Retail trade
10.0%
Public administration
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Construction
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
3.8%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 21.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 20.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
17.3%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
21.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 45.2% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 22.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 56.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,708 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 15.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,831 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 1,157 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 899 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 183 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,888 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 39,047 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 24,851 | 58.3% |
| Foreign born | 841 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,706 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,055 | 75.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,316 | 5.4% |
| French | 277 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 181 | 0.4% |
| English | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30294
What city is ZIP code 30294 in?
ZIP code 30294 is primarily assigned to Ellenwood, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30294 in?
ZIP code 30294 falls within Dekalb County, Georgia.
What is the population of ZIP code 30294?
ZIP code 30294 has an estimated population of 42,594 residents, with a density of 1,301 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30294?
The median home value in ZIP code 30294 is $208,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30294?
The median household income in ZIP code 30294 is $73,608, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30294 in?
ZIP code 30294 observes the EST timezone.