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Atlanta, GA
City in Fulton County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309 and more.
Population
505,268
Land area
135.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,734
ZIP codes
26
Atlanta and its ZIP codes
Atlanta at a glance
- Atlanta is about 20 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- No city in Georgia has more people.
- The median household income is $85,652, 11% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $439,600 (45% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,711 a month.
Local data for Atlanta, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes14
- Schools134
- Colleges20
- Libraries19
- Banks124
- Post Offices25
- Parks303
- Grocery Stores160
- Restaurants3,130
- Affordable Housing65
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers17
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals6
- Community Health Centers23
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment16
- Private Schools39
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools7
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities16
- Historic Places139
Housing and community stats
Atlanta, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,652
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$439,600
Median rent
$1,711/mo
Homeownership
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher
59.2%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (35,718), Irish Americans (33,092), Italian Americans (15,159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Atlanta.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,950
948,768 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,238
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.49B
FY 2026, $9,831 per person
PPP loans
$2.83B
49,378 loans, 264,935 jobs reported
How people get to work
Atlanta, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home29.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atlanta, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
992
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone139 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atlanta, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Atlanta
26 in or overlapping Atlanta. Population shown
- 3033162,567
- 3031859,609
- 30319 Brookhaven45,985
- 30316 Gresham Park35,107
- 3031134,953
- 3031534,264
- 30342 Sandy Springs33,349
- 3030932,479
- 3032429,073
- 3030528,110
- 3031027,186
- 3031226,942
- 3030624,236
- 3032723,673
- 3031423,333
- 3030823,181
- 30307 Druid Hills21,709
- 3035416,182
- 3031715,622
- 3031310,913
- 303268,234
- 303036,797
- 303633,523
- 303322,567
- 303222,521
- 30334
Cities near Atlanta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| North Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| DecaturCity | 6.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Gresham ParkCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.8 |
| ViningsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.1 |
| HapevilleCity | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| North DecaturCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.9 |
| East PointCity | 8 mi | 14.7 |
| BrookhavenCity | 8.6 mi | 12.2 |
| ScottdaleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Candler-McAfeeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 7 |
| MabletonCity | 9 mi | 36.3 |
| Avondale EstatesCity | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| SmyrnaCity | 9 mi | 16.2 |
| Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.9 |
| PanthersvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atlanta, GA in?
- Atlanta is in Fulton County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Atlanta, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Atlanta include 30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30315 and others.
- What is the population of Atlanta, GA?
- About 505,268 people live in Atlanta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atlanta?
- Nearby places include Druid Hills (5.1 mi), North Druid Hills (6.7 mi), Decatur (6.9 mi), Gresham Park (7.2 mi), Vinings (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023