30273 ZIP Code — Rex, GA

Clayton County, Georgia

ZIP code 30273 is located in Rex, Georgia, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 7.14 square miles and serves a population of 17,089 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 678/470/770.

About ZIP code 30273

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 $161,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,380. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 30273 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

17,089

population

7.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30273 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30273

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30273. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rex	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30260 Morrow (3.2 mi) 30294 Ellenwood (3.7 mi) 30297 Forest Park (5.3 mi) 30281 Stockbridge (5.3 mi) 30236 Jonesboro (5.5 mi) 30288 Conley (5.5 mi) 30034 Decatur (7.2 mi) 30274 Riverdale (7.6 mi) 30354 Atlanta (8.5 mi) 30238 Jonesboro (8.7 mi) 30038 Lithonia (9.1 mi) 30316 Atlanta (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,089
Population density	2,393 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	7.14 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.5847
Longitude	-84.2724
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	678/470/770

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	49.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.9%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,089

Population

2,393

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$63,380

Median household income

$25,646

Per capita income

$161,200

Median home value

$1,198

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

4,925

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

623

Under 5

628

713

5–9

718

717

10–14

723

365

15–19

368

627

20–24

632

1,061

25–34

1,069

1,283

35–44

1,293

1,210

45–54

1,220

523

55–59

527

509

60–64

514

662

65–74

667

198

75–84

199

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,527	26.5%
18 and over	12,562	73.5%
65 and over	1,766	10.3%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.8%

White 25.3%

Asian 4.5%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,060	63.8%
White	4,389	25.3%
Asian	787	4.5%
Two or more races	711	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	238	1.4%
Other race	142	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	49.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.9%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$63,380

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,200
Median rent / month	$1,198
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	3.5%
3 bedrooms	64.2%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.8%
Electricity	30.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,466	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	518	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,090	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,901	31.8%
Households with children under 18	2,112	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,430	23.9%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	34.4%
Married	45.4%	41.7%
Separated	1.5%	3.9%
Widowed	2.1%	6.3%
Divorced	7.2%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	1.5%
Kindergarten	339	7.7%
Elementary school	2,275	51.7%
High school	600	13.6%
College / grad school	1,121	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Professional & management 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Retail trade 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 17.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.6%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.2%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,264	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,838	92.7%
Spanish	1,052	6.6%
Other Indo-European	256	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.2%
Other languages	689	4.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,376	90.0%
Born in same state	15,035	88.0%
Born in different state	9,774	57.2%
Foreign born	341	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,713	10.0%
Not a US citizen	1,126	65.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	914	5.3%
French	417	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	117	0.7%
Dutch	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30273

What city is ZIP code 30273 in?

ZIP code 30273 is primarily assigned to Rex, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30273 in?

ZIP code 30273 falls within Clayton County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30273?

18% of residents in ZIP code 30273 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 30273 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 30273 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30273?

The median home value in ZIP code 30273 is $161,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 30273?

ZIP code 30273 has an estimated population of 17,089 residents, with a density of 2,392 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 30273 in?

ZIP code 30273 observes the EST timezone.