Zip code 30236: Jonesboro, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30236?

30236 is assigned to Jonesboro, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30236 in?

30236 is mostly in Clayton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 30236?

About 50,089 people live in 30236, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30236?

The median household income in 30236 is $66,973.

Q: What zip codes are near 30236?

The closest zip codes to 30236 are 30237, 30287, 30298, 30238, 30260.

Residential delivery areaClayton CountyEastern Time

Population

50,089

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$249K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,344/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

32 sq mi

1,546 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 30236

30236 is a suburban zip code in Jonesboro, Georgia (Clayton County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 50,089 people live here, or 1,546 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,973 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $249,100, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,344 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.3 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 30236 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate15.5%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%192nd of 701 in GA
Average commute33.3 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min124th of 684 in GA
Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%190th of 708 in GA
Population50,089
80th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,40747th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.469
75th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477206th of 691 in GA
Unemployment rate6.1%
70th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%195th of 704 in GA
Rent-burdened renters55.4%
68th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%217th of 678 in GA
Residents under 1824.1%
68th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%245th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy9%
66th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%440th of 694 in GA
Poverty rate13.9%
65th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%349th of 694 in GA
Diversity index55.2
62nd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9236th of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents12.3%
58th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%112th of 708 in GA
Population density1,546/sq mi
52nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi121st of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers9.6%
52nd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%240th of 704 in GA
Median gross rent$1,344
46th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393168th of 628 in GA
Government workers13%
44th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%457th of 704 in GA
Work from home10.8%
39th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%284th of 706 in GA
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%284th of 704 in GA
Median home value$249,100
33rd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300258th of 661 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher24.1%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%315th of 708 in GA
Median household income$66,973
31st
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353311th of 672 in GA
Per capita income$34,108
31st
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924313th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate59.2%
31st
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%555th of 693 in GA
Broadband access89.6%
31st
U.S. 91% · GA 91%289th of 693 in GA
Self-employed workers7.4%
24th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%522nd of 704 in GA
Residents 65 and older12.6%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%561st of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$39,348
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066431st of 699 in GA
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6605th of 708 in GA

Measure	30236	Clayton	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.5%	17%	12.4%	8.4%	89th	192nd of 701
Average commuteWeakness	33.3 min	31.6 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	88th	124th of 684
Veterans	8.7%	7.1%	7.2%	6.2%	83rd	190th of 708
Population	50,089	298,924	10,940,407	334,922,499	80th	47th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.469	0.425	0.477	0.483	75th	206th of 691
Unemployment rate	6.1%	7.2%	5.1%	5.2%	70th	195th of 704
Rent-burdened renters	55.4%	62.9%	52.4%	51.1%	68th	217th of 678
Residents under 18	24.1%	26.8%	23.2%	22%	68th	245th of 708
Housing vacancy	9%	8.3%	10.3%	10.1%	66th	440th of 694
Poverty rate	13.9%	17.9%	13.4%	12.5%	65th	349th of 694
Diversity index	55.2	50	64.9	61.4	62nd	236th of 708
Foreign-born residents	12.3%	13.4%	11.2%	14.1%	58th	112th of 708
Population density	1,546/sq mi	2,110/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	52nd	121st of 708
Healthcare workers	9.6%	8.3%	8.2%	9.7%	52nd	240th of 704
Median gross rent	$1,344	$1,433	$1,393	$1,413	46th	168th of 628
Government workers	13%	13.6%	14.3%	14.5%	44th	457th of 704
Work from home	10.8%	10.6%	15.9%	15.1%	39th	284th of 706
Tech workers	2.1%	2%	4%	3.8%	35th	284th of 704
Median home value	$249,100	$222,300	$303,300	$332,700	33rd	258th of 661
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.1%	22.5%	34.9%	35.7%	32nd	315th of 708
Median household income	$66,973	$59,806	$77,353	$80,734	31st	311th of 672
Per capita income	$34,108	$27,759	$40,924	$44,673	31st	313th of 708
Homeownership rate	59.2%	54.5%	65.7%	65.2%	31st	555th of 693
Broadband access	89.6%	91.3%	91%	91%	31st	289th of 693
Self-employed workers	7.4%	9%	10.1%	10%	24th	522nd of 704
Residents 65 and older	12.6%	10.7%	15%	17.2%	21st	561st of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,348	$37,310	$47,066	$49,666	19th	431st of 699
Median age	34.3	33.7	37.6	38.9	17th	605th of 708

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

Under 5

16%

5–17

10%

18–24

17%

25–34

10%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

24.1%

65 and over

12.6%

Race and ethnicity

White13%
Black64%
Hispanic11%
Asian5%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

55.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

10%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 17,676
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 68%
Married couples: 35.9%
Living alone: 29.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30236

$66,973

Clayton Co.

$59,806

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,108

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.469

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30236

$249,100

Clayton Co.

$222,300

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30236

$1,344

Clayton Co.

$1,433

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

18%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 19,429
Owner-occupied: 59.2%
Vacant: 9%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.8%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

21%

20–29

20%

30–44

29%

45–59

12%

60+

13%

Average commute

33.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Production

Construction and repair

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Education

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$39,348

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30236	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,695	$74,888
Service	$24,195	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,881	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,823	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,172	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

32%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.4%
Households with broadband: 89.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.3%
No internet access: 4.2%
Without health insurance: 15.5%
Limited-English households: 3%

Geography

City (USPS): Jonesboro
State: Georgia
County: Clayton County
Center point: 33.5199° N, 84.3252° W
Land area: 32 sq mi
Water area: 1.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30236 spans 2 counties

Clayton County91% of land
Henry County9% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Jonesboro9% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 30236

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30237	Jonesboro, GA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
30287	Morrow, GA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
30298	Forest Park, GA · PO box	2 mi	—	—	—
30238	Jonesboro, GA	3.5 mi	43,191	$62,185	$232,300
30260	Morrow, GA	4.7 mi	28,693	$52,666	$205,700
30274	Riverdale, GA	5 mi	34,081	$52,209	$174,300
30273	Rex, GA	5.4 mi	17,844	$73,502	$208,000
30250	Lovejoy, GA	6 mi	607	—	—
30297	Forest Park, GA	7.1 mi	29,210	$45,124	$152,900
30296	Riverdale, GA	7.3 mi	27,045	$63,292	$219,700
30281	Stockbridge, GA	7.9 mi	71,603	$71,213	$264,700
30228	Hampton, GA	8.3 mi	52,402	$82,619	$296,900

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Questions about 30236

What city is zip code 30236?

30236 is assigned to Jonesboro, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30236 in?

30236 is mostly in Clayton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 30236?

About 50,089 people live in 30236, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30236 in?

30236 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30236?

The median household income in 30236 is $66,973.

What zip codes are near 30236?

The closest zip codes to 30236 are 30237, 30287, 30298, 30238, 30260.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30236, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.