ZIP Code 30297 -- Zcta 30297, GA

Clayton | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.

Quick Overview

Population
29,210
Unknown
Median Income
$45,124
Home Value
$152,900
Median Rent
$1,254
Median Age
31.00
Diversity Index
76.00
Very High
Cost of Living
74.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.1%

About ZIP Code 30297

ZIP code 30297 in Zcta 30297, Georgia is a unknown area with a population of 29,210. The median household income is $45,124, which is This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $152,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 74.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 31.00 years. Approximately 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Clayton, GA.

Population & Age

Total Population
29,210
Median Age
31.00
Male Population
14,987
51.3%
Female Population
14,223
48.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
76.00 Very High
White
15.6%
Black or African American
49.7%
Hispanic or Latino
32.6%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
2.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
12.8%
Other Race
16.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$45,124
Mean Household Income
$62,594
Per Capita Income
$21,685
Below Poverty Line
22.7%

This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$152,900
Median Rent
$1,254
Total Housing Units
11,050
Occupied Units
9,977
Vacant Units
1,073
9.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1967
Owner Occupied
38.2%
Renter Occupied
61.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 38.2% Renter 61.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
13,325
Employment Rate
93.9%
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.4%
Carpool
17.5%
Public Transit
4.1%
Work from Home
6.8%

Cost of Living Index

74.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 30297 is 25.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Clayton

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
30236 Jonesboro 50,089 $66,973
30238 Zcta 30238 43,191 $62,185
30274 Riverdale 34,081 $52,209
30260 Morrow 28,693 $52,666
30296 Riverdale 27,045 $63,292
30273 Rex 17,844 $73,502

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 30297

ZIP code 30297 (Zcta 30297, GA) has a total population of 29,210 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 31.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 30297 is $45,124 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 30297 is primarily located in Zcta 30297, Georgia (GA). It falls within Clayton County.

The median home value in ZIP code 30297 is $152,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,254.

The median age in ZIP code 30297 is 31.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 30297 has a cost of living index of 74.56 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 30297, 13.30% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.01% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 30297 is 6.09%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.79% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.