30274 ZIP Code — Riverdale, GA

Clayton County, Georgia

ZIP code 30274 is located in Riverdale, Georgia, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 10.21 square miles and serves a population of 34,479 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 678/470/770.

About ZIP code 30274

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $50,337. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 30274 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,479

population

10.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30274 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30274

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30296 Riverdale (3.1 mi) 30238 Jonesboro (3.9 mi) 30297 Forest Park (4.6 mi) 30260 Morrow (4.6 mi) 30236 Jonesboro (4.9 mi) 30337 Atlanta (6.8 mi) 30214 Fayetteville (6.9 mi) 30354 Atlanta (7.4 mi) 30273 Rex (7.6 mi) 30288 Conley (8.1 mi) 30291 Union City (8.5 mi) 30349 Atlanta (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	34,479
Population density	3,377 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	10.21 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.5525
Longitude	-84.3983
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	54.9%	49.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

34,479

Population

3,377

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$50,337

Median household income

$23,500

Per capita income

$133,000

Median home value

$1,181

Median monthly rent

46.3%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

7,102

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,153

Under 5

1,317

1,128

5–9

1,289

1,393

10–14

1,593

1,258

15–19

1,437

1,130

20–24

1,291

2,360

25–34

2,698

2,167

35–44

2,476

1,969

45–54

2,250

1,008

55–59

1,151

850

60–64

971

1,185

65–74

1,354

393

75–84

450

85+

111

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,521	27.6%
18 and over	24,958	72.4%
65 and over	3,590	10.4%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

White 7.6%

Other race 6.6%

Asian 4.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	25,766	67.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3,495	9.2%
White	2,882	7.6%
Other race	2,511	6.6%
Asian	1,652	4.4%
Two or more races	1,640	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	49.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	14.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$50,337

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 36.5%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,000
Median rent / month	$1,181
Owner occupied	46.3%
Renter occupied	53.7%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	27.8%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	50.2%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.8%
Electricity	50.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,706	28.3%
Cohabiting couple	912	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,586	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	5,883	45.0%
Households with children under 18	4,422	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,070	23.5%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.2%	46.6%
Married	37.5%	26.8%
Separated	3.3%	5.2%
Widowed	2.7%	9.0%
Divorced	12.4%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	584	6.0%
Kindergarten	555	5.7%
Elementary school	4,207	43.0%
High school	2,134	21.8%
College / grad school	2,302	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Retail trade 14.5%

Professional & management 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 33.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.8%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	26.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,680	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,009	92.8%
Spanish	2,962	9.3%
Other Indo-European	1,811	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	0.1%
Other languages	868	2.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,577	85.8%
Born in same state	29,103	84.4%
Born in different state	16,301	47.3%
Foreign born	474	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	4,902	14.2%
Not a US citizen	2,849	58.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	606	1.8%
Italian	207	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	132	0.4%
English	15	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30274

What city is ZIP code 30274 in?

ZIP code 30274 is primarily assigned to Riverdale, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30274 in?

ZIP code 30274 falls within Clayton County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30274?

22% of residents in ZIP code 30274 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30274?

The median home value in ZIP code 30274 is $133,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 30274?

ZIP code 30274 has an estimated population of 34,479 residents, with a density of 3,377 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30274?

The median household income in ZIP code 30274 is $50,337, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30274 in?

ZIP code 30274 observes the EST timezone.