30088 ZIP Code — Stone Mountain, GA
Dekalb County, Georgia
ZIP code 30088 is located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 7.84 square miles and serves a population of 30,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/678/404.
About ZIP code 30088
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 $176,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $59,435. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
30,286
population
7.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30088 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30088
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stone Mountain | Acceptable |
| Stone Mountain | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30035 Decatur (2.3 mi)
30083 Stone Mountain (2.4 mi)
30058 Lithonia (4.6 mi)
30087 Stone Mountain (4.7 mi)
30002 Avondale Estates (4.9 mi)
30021 Clarkston (5.1 mi)
30079 Scottdale (5.5 mi)
30032 Decatur (5.7 mi)
30034 Decatur (6.5 mi)
30030 Decatur (6.8 mi)
30038 Lithonia (7 mi)
30084 Tucker (7.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,286 |
| Population density | 3,863 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.7569 |
| Longitude | -84.1750 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 770/678/404 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.0% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
30,286
Population
3,863
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$59,435
Median household income
$31,968
Per capita income
$176,600
Median home value
$1,320
Median monthly rent
56.4%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
6,990
Housing units
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
945
Under 5
1,112
735
5–9
866
1,079
10–14
1,270
676
15–19
796
993
20–24
1,170
2,074
25–34
2,443
2,098
35–44
2,471
1,679
45–54
1,978
1,012
55–59
1,193
697
60–64
820
1,411
65–74
1,663
256
75–84
302
251
85+
296
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,025 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 23,261 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,179 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
84%
White
5.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 26,445 | 84% |
| White | 1,697 | 5.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,243 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,185 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 621 | 2% |
| Asian | 266 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.0% | 39.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.6% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 21.8% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
17.9%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $59,435 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
33.8%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,320 |
| Owner occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter occupied | 43.6% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 39.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.4% |
| Electricity | 21.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,196 | 30.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 512 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,808 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,938 | 47.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,814 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,124 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.4% | 40.3% |
| Married | 34.9% | 28.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 21.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 613 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 262 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,333 | 41.2% |
| High school | 1,579 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,302 | 28.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Professional & management
13.8%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Public administration
5.2%
Other services
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Construction
3.6%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 4.5% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 12.2% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
29.1%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 12.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 46.1% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 22.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.0% |
| Visited dentist | 55.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,392 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.6% |
| No insurance | 16.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,229 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 562 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 267 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,316 | 90.2% |
| Born in same state | 26,906 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,304 | 50.5% |
| Foreign born | 410 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,970 | 9.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,961 | 66.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 611 | 2% |
| Italian | 357 | 1.2% |
| French | 353 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 87 | 0.3% |
| German | 52 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.5% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30088
What city is ZIP code 30088 in?
ZIP code 30088 is primarily assigned to Stone Mountain, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30088 in?
ZIP code 30088 falls within Dekalb County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30088?
15% of residents in ZIP code 30088 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30088?
The median home value in ZIP code 30088 is $176,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 30088?
ZIP code 30088 has an estimated population of 30,286 residents, with a density of 3,862 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30088?
The median household income in ZIP code 30088 is $59,435, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30088 in?
ZIP code 30088 observes the EST timezone.