30038 ZIP Code — Lithonia, GA
Dekalb County, Georgia
ZIP code 30038 is located in Lithonia, Georgia, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 28.80 square miles and serves a population of 41,633 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/678.
About ZIP code 30038
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $68,650.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,633
population
28.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30038 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30038
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lithonia | Acceptable |
| Lithonia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30094 Conyers (5.6 mi)
30035 Decatur (6.2 mi)
30058 Lithonia (6.2 mi)
30034 Decatur (6.5 mi)
30294 Ellenwood (6.6 mi)
30088 Stone Mountain (7 mi)
30281 Stockbridge (7.6 mi)
30012 Conyers (8.8 mi)
30273 Rex (9.1 mi)
30083 Stone Mountain (9.2 mi)
30032 Decatur (9.8 mi)
30013 Conyers (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,633 |
| Population density | 1,446 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.6593 |
| Longitude | -84.1429 |
| 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 | 45.0% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
41,633
Population
1,446
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$68,650
Median household income
$32,373
Per capita income
$203,700
Median home value
$1,390
Median monthly rent
58.7%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
1,304
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,127
Under 5
1,215
1,000
5–9
1,077
1,412
10–14
1,522
1,637
15–19
1,765
1,500
20–24
1,617
2,807
25–34
3,024
2,556
35–44
2,755
3,287
45–54
3,542
1,218
55–59
1,313
1,014
60–64
1,092
1,894
65–74
2,040
529
75–84
570
58
85+
62
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,740 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 31,893 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,153 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
84.3%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
White
3.4%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 36,943 | 84.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,490 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,173 | 5% |
| White | 1,510 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 345 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $68,650 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
$200k–$300k
28.3%
$300k–$500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,390 |
| Owner occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter occupied | 41.3% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 36.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 21.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.7% |
| Electricity | 49.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,165 | 29.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 734 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,331 | 23.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,978 | 42.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,094 | 35.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,864 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.9% | 48.3% |
| Married | 30.0% | 27.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 17.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,193 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 499 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,287 | 25.3% |
| High school | 4,047 | 31.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,947 | 30.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
16.0%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Retail trade
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Public administration
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Construction
3.6%
Information
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Other services
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 26.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.7% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 3.1% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 15.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
12.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 26.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 45.9% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 21.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,138 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.3% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| No insurance | 11.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,291 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 734 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 282 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,083 | 86.7% |
| Born in same state | 35,399 | 85.0% |
| Born in different state | 21,351 | 51.3% |
| Foreign born | 684 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,550 | 13.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,636 | 65.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,696 | 4.1% |
| Italian | 131 | 0.3% |
| French | 126 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 63 | 0.2% |
| English | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.1% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30038
What city is ZIP code 30038 in?
ZIP code 30038 is primarily assigned to Lithonia, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30038 in?
ZIP code 30038 falls within Dekalb County, Georgia.
What is the population of ZIP code 30038?
ZIP code 30038 has an estimated population of 41,633 residents, with a density of 1,445 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30038?
The median home value in ZIP code 30038 is $203,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30038?
The median household income in ZIP code 30038 is $68,650, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30038 in?
ZIP code 30038 observes the EST timezone.