30238 ZIP Code — Jonesboro, GA

Clayton County, Georgia

ZIP code 30238 is located in Jonesboro, Georgia, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 17.30 square miles and serves a population of 42,396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 678/770/470.

About ZIP code 30238

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $59,701. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30238 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

42,396

population

17.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30238 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30238

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30238. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jonesboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30236 Jonesboro (3.7 mi) 30274 Riverdale (3.9 mi) 30296 Riverdale (5.6 mi) 30214 Fayetteville (5.8 mi) 30260 Morrow (6.8 mi) 30228 Hampton (7.7 mi) 30297 Forest Park (7.9 mi) 30273 Rex (8.7 mi) 30215 Fayetteville (9.8 mi) 30291 Union City (10.6 mi) 30337 Atlanta (10.7 mi) 30354 Atlanta (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	42,396
Population density	2,451 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	17.30 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	33.4976
Longitude	-84.3825
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	45.1%	49.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

42,396

Population

2,451

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$59,701

Median household income

$23,104

Per capita income

$174,900

Median home value

$1,338

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

9,284

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,410

Under 5

1,632

1,417

5–9

1,640

1,765

10–14

2,043

2,087

15–19

2,416

1,337

20–24

1,548

2,515

25–34

2,911

2,841

35–44

3,288

2,497

45–54

2,890

1,160

55–59

1,343

1,079

60–64

1,248

1,153

65–74

1,335

318

75–84

368

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,780	30.1%
18 and over	29,616	69.9%
65 and over	3,329	7.9%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 66.4%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

White 9.6%

Other race 6.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Asian 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	31,288	66.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4,691	10%
White	4,499	9.6%
Other race	3,186	6.8%
Two or more races	2,753	5.8%
Asian	435	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	146	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	89	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	49.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$59,701

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,900
Median rent / month	$1,338
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	25.9%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.8%
Electricity	43.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,216	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,011	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2,052	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5,381	39.4%
Households with children under 18	5,741	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,666	19.5%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.7%	44.9%
Married	39.1%	33.5%
Separated	2.2%	3.6%
Widowed	1.4%	3.9%
Divorced	8.5%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	360	2.9%
Kindergarten	654	5.2%
Elementary school	5,606	44.6%
High school	3,577	28.4%
College / grad school	2,382	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Transportation & utilities 15.2%

Retail trade 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Professional & management 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.4%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,241	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	12.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	39,354	92.8%
Spanish	2,162	5.5%
Other Indo-European	1,761	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	95	0.2%
Other languages	245	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	38,471	90.7%
Born in same state	37,946	89.5%
Born in different state	20,724	48.9%
Foreign born	525	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	3,925	9.3%
Not a US citizen	1,670	42.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,826	6.7%
French	504	1.2%
Italian	473	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	29	0.1%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30238

What city is ZIP code 30238 in?

ZIP code 30238 is primarily assigned to Jonesboro, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30238 in?

ZIP code 30238 falls within Clayton County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 30238 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 30238 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30238?

19% of residents in ZIP code 30238 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30238?

The median home value in ZIP code 30238 is $174,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 30238?

ZIP code 30238 has an estimated population of 42,396 residents, with a density of 2,450 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30238 in?

ZIP code 30238 observes the EST timezone.