Zip code 30083: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30083
30083 is an urban zip code in Stone Mountain, Georgia (DeKalb County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 62,724 people live here, or 3,512 per square mile. The median resident is 35 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $55,307 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $242,000, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,459 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.9 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and sales. 27% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.
How 30083 compares
- 97thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%56th of 678 in GA
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%57th of 704 in GA
- Uninsured rate18.8%94thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%88th of 701 in GA
- Population62,72491stU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,40718th of 708 in GA
- Average commute32.9 min86thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min136th of 684 in GA
- Housing vacancy13.3%83rdU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%309th of 694 in GA
- Poverty rate18.1%80thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%240th of 694 in GA
- 80thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%32nd of 708 in GA
- Population density3,512/sq mi71stU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi43rd of 708 in GA
- Residents under 1824.4%70thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%226th of 708 in GA
- Tech workers3.2%56thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%181st of 704 in GA
- Median gross rent$1,45954thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393141st of 628 in GA
- 53rdU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477334th of 691 in GA
- Broadband access92.4%52ndU.S. 91% · GA 91%200th of 693 in GA
- Veterans5.8%49thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%455th of 708 in GA
- Work from home11.5%43rdU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%257th of 706 in GA
- Diversity index41.438thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9476th of 708 in GA
- 36thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%285th of 708 in GA
- 36thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%508th of 704 in GA
- Median home value$242,00031stU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300274th of 661 in GA
- 24thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%523rd of 704 in GA
- 21stU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6582nd of 708 in GA
- Homeownership rate51.1%19thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%615th of 693 in GA
- Median household income$55,30714thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353446th of 672 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$36,68313thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066515th of 699 in GA
- Per capita income$26,82011thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924537th of 708 in GA
- 11thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%621st of 708 in GA
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%570th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 30083 | DeKalb | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 69.7% | 58.5% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 56th of 678 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 10% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 57th of 704 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 18.8% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 88th of 701 | |
| Population | 62,724 | 765,351 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 18th of 708 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.9 min | 30.4 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 136th of 684 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.3% | 13.2% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 309th of 694 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.1% | 13.7% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 240th of 694 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 23.6% | 17.3% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 32nd of 708 | |
| Population density | 3,512/sq mi | 2,859/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 43rd of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.4% | 22.7% | 23.2% | 22% | 226th of 708 | |
| Tech workers | 3.2% | 5.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 181st of 704 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,459 | $1,692 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 141st of 628 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.439 | 0.496 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 334th of 691 | |
| Broadband access | 92.4% | 93.7% | 91% | 91% | 200th of 693 | |
| Veterans | 5.8% | 5.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 455th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 22.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 257th of 706 | |
| Diversity index | 41.4 | 65.1 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 476th of 708 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 47.4% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 285th of 708 | |
| Government workers | 12% | 13.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 508th of 704 | |
| Median home value | $242,000 | $357,800 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 274th of 661 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.4% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 10% | 523rd of 704 | |
| Median age | 35 | 36.4 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 582nd of 708 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 51.1% | 58.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 615th of 693 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $55,307 | $80,644 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 446th of 672 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,683 | $51,361 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 515th of 699 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,820 | $46,998 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 537th of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 10.7% | 13.8% | 15% | 17.2% | 621st of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.2% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 570th of 704 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White8%
- Black76%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian7%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 20,674
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 60.5%
- Married couples
- 29.7%
- Living alone
- 31.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.8%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 23,853
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Vacant
- 13.3%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 69.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 36.9%
- Home value to income
- 4.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 30083 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,404 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,894 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,953 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,318 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,273 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.8%
- Households with broadband
- 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.9%
- No internet access
- 6.2%
- Without health insurance
- 18.8%
- Limited-English households
- 6.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Stone Mountain
- State
- Georgia
- County
- DeKalb County
- Center point
- 33.7966° N, 84.1926° W
- Land area
- 18 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Tucker12% of zip
- Stone Mountain9% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30083
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30072 | Pine Lake, GA | 0.8 mi | $78,750 |
| 30021 | Clarkston, GA | 2.8 mi | $52,278 |
| 30088 | Stone Mountain, GA | 2.9 mi | $70,325 |
| 30079 | Scottdale, GA | 3.9 mi | $82,500 |
| 30084 | Tucker, GA | 4.2 mi | $81,304 |
| 30085 | Tucker, GA · PO box | 4.2 mi | — |
| 30002 | Avondale Estates, GA | 4.3 mi | $89,750 |
| 30035 | Decatur, GA | 5 mi | $66,799 |
| 30074 | Redan, GA · PO box | 5 mi | — |
| 30033 | Decatur, GA | 5.4 mi | $111,616 |
| 30087 | Stone Mountain, GA | 5.4 mi | $96,491 |
| 30032 | Decatur, GA | 5.7 mi | $62,765 |
Zip codes like 30083 elsewhere
Questions about 30083
What city is zip code 30083?
30083 is assigned to Stone Mountain, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30083 in?
30083 is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the population of 30083?
About 62,724 people live in 30083, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30083 in?
30083 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30083?
The median household income in 30083 is $55,307.
What zip codes are near 30083?
The closest zip codes to 30083 are 30072, 30021, 30088, 30079, 30084.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30083, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.