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Brookhaven, GA
City in DeKalb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30319, 30324, 30329.
Population
57,855
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,726
ZIP codes
3
Brookhaven and its ZIP codes
Brookhaven at a glance
- Brookhaven is about 25 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $117,663, 52% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $692,700 (about 2.3 times the Georgia figure) and median rent is $1,882 a month.
Local data for Brookhaven, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookhaven, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,663
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$692,700
Median rent
$1,882/mo
Homeownership
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher
70.9%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,961), Irish Americans (5,214), German Americans (4,739).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Brookhaven.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,868
312,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,376
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $8,621 per person
PPP loans
$105M
1,922 loans, 10,486 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookhaven, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.6%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home29.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookhaven, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,331
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookhaven, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Brookhaven
3 in or overlapping Brookhaven. Population shown
Cities near Brookhaven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChambleeCity | 2 mi | 7.7 |
| North Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.9 |
| North DecaturCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.9 |
| DoravilleCity | 5.2 mi | 5 |
| DunwoodyCity | 5.3 mi | 13 |
| Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3 |
| Sandy SpringsCity | 5.8 mi | 37.7 |
| ScottdaleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| ClarkstonCity | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| DecaturCity | 6.8 mi | 4.6 |
| TuckerCity | 7.4 mi | 20.2 |
| Avondale EstatesCity | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| ViningsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| Peachtree CornersCity | 8.2 mi | 16.1 |
| NorcrossCity | 8.3 mi | 6.1 |
| AtlantaCity | 8.6 mi | 135.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookhaven, GA in?
- Brookhaven is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookhaven, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookhaven include 30319, 30324, 30329.
- What is the population of Brookhaven, GA?
- About 57,855 people live in Brookhaven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookhaven?
- Nearby places include Chamblee (2 mi), North Druid Hills (3.3 mi), North Decatur (4.7 mi), Doraville (5.2 mi), Dunwoody (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023