30236 ZIP Code — Jonesboro, GA
Clayton County, Georgia
ZIP code 30236 is located in Jonesboro, Georgia, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 32.39 square miles and serves a population of 52,530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 678/770/470.
About ZIP code 30236
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $65,660. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
52,530
population
32.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30236 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30236
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jonesboro | Acceptable |
| Jonesboro | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30238 Jonesboro (3.7 mi)
30260 Morrow (4.6 mi)
30274 Riverdale (4.9 mi)
30273 Rex (5.5 mi)
30297 Forest Park (6.7 mi)
30228 Hampton (7.7 mi)
30296 Riverdale (7.8 mi)
30281 Stockbridge (8.3 mi)
30294 Ellenwood (9.1 mi)
30253 Mcdonough (9.3 mi)
30288 Conley (9.3 mi)
30214 Fayetteville (9.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,530 |
| Population density | 1,622 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5179 |
| Longitude | -84.3236 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 678/770/470 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 49.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 34.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
52,530
Population
1,622
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$65,660
Median household income
$31,002
Per capita income
$197,300
Median home value
$1,207
Median monthly rent
55.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
11,168
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,961
Under 5
2,088
1,582
5–9
1,684
1,556
10–14
1,658
1,959
15–19
2,087
2,067
20–24
2,202
4,424
25–34
4,711
2,575
35–44
2,742
3,297
45–54
3,512
1,715
55–59
1,826
1,415
60–64
1,507
1,760
65–74
1,875
886
75–84
943
241
85+
257
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,999 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 39,531 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,962 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
61.1%
White
15.1%
Two or more races
8%
Asian
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Other race
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34,181 | 61.1% |
| White | 8,429 | 15.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,446 | 8% |
| Asian | 3,434 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,377 | 6% |
| Other race | 1,882 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 49.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 34.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $65,660 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
20.2%
$200k–$300k
31.3%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,207 |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.4% |
| Electricity | 44.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,972 | 39.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,271 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,830 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,461 | 36.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,544 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,280 | 24.4% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.3% | 44.2% |
| Married | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 772 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 796 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,924 | 37.8% |
| High school | 3,227 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,296 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Construction
6.4%
Public administration
5.9%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.0% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 21.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
15.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 36.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.0% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 26.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,867 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.9% |
| Public insurance | 37.6% |
| No insurance | 20.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,481 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 4,350 | 9.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,006 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 385 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 1,556 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,320 | 86.3% |
| Born in same state | 44,802 | 85.3% |
| Born in different state | 27,094 | 51.6% |
| Foreign born | 518 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,210 | 13.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,777 | 52.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,871 | 5.5% |
| French | 1,433 | 2.7% |
| Italian | 1,050 | 2% |
| English | 49 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 35 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.1% |
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.4% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30236
What part of Jonesboro is ZIP code 30236?
ZIP code 30236 covers a portion of Jonesboro, Georgia, within Clayton County.
What county is ZIP code 30236 in?
ZIP code 30236 falls within Clayton County, Georgia.
What is the population of ZIP code 30236?
ZIP code 30236 has an estimated population of 52,530 residents, with a density of 1,622 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30236?
The median home value in ZIP code 30236 is $197,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30236?
The median household income in ZIP code 30236 is $65,660, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30236 in?
ZIP code 30236 observes the EST timezone.