30296 ZIP Code — Riverdale, GA
Clayton County, Georgia
ZIP code 30296 is located in Riverdale, Georgia, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 10.44 square miles and serves a population of 26,960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 678/470/770.
About ZIP code 30296
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $58,799.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
26,960
population
10.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30296 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30296
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30296. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Riverdale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30274 Riverdale (3.1 mi)
30214 Fayetteville (5.3 mi)
30291 Union City (5.4 mi)
30238 Jonesboro (5.6 mi)
30349 Atlanta (6.1 mi)
30337 Atlanta (6.1 mi)
30297 Forest Park (6.7 mi)
30260 Morrow (7.5 mi)
30236 Jonesboro (7.8 mi)
30344 Atlanta (8 mi)
30354 Atlanta (8.2 mi)
30213 Fairburn (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,960 |
| Population density | 2,582 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.5537 |
| Longitude | -84.4527 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 678/470/770 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.5% | 49.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
26,960
Population
2,582
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$58,799
Median household income
$27,583
Per capita income
$163,700
Median home value
$1,432
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
7,490
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
943
Under 5
1,035
859
5–9
942
849
10–14
931
995
15–19
1,091
879
20–24
963
1,724
25–34
1,891
1,506
35–44
1,652
1,877
45–54
2,058
970
55–59
1,064
633
60–64
694
1,141
65–74
1,251
372
75–84
408
111
85+
121
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,189 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,771 | 73.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,404 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
80.4%
White
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22,716 | 80.4% |
| White | 1,715 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,278 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 929 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 773 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 768 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.5% | 49.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 14.4% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $58,799 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
29.7%
$150k–$200k
29.8%
$200k–$300k
24.2%
$300k–$500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,432 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 84.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.7% |
| Electricity | 38.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,376 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 515 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,981 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,009 | 40.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,089 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,636 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.8% | 40.4% |
| Married | 37.7% | 29.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 16.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 360 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 362 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,883 | 42.2% |
| High school | 1,924 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,310 | 19.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Transportation & utilities
16.9%
Retail trade
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Professional & management
7.6%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Other services
6.0%
Construction
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 22.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 3.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 29.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 45.5% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 24.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,507 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 27.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.8% |
| No insurance | 16.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,982 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 1,794 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 612 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 634 | 2.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,942 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 23,613 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 14,898 | 55.3% |
| Foreign born | 329 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,018 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,497 | 49.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,061 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 315 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 283 | 1% |
| Polish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30296
What city is ZIP code 30296 in?
ZIP code 30296 is primarily assigned to Riverdale, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30296 in?
ZIP code 30296 falls within Clayton County, Georgia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30296?
The median home value in ZIP code 30296 is $163,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 30296?
ZIP code 30296 has an estimated population of 26,960 residents, with a density of 2,582 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30296?
The median household income in ZIP code 30296 is $58,799, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30296 in?
ZIP code 30296 observes the EST timezone.