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Clarkston, GA
City in DeKalb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30021.
Population
14,557
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
7,891
ZIP codes
1
Clarkston and its ZIP codes
Clarkston at a glance
- Clarkston is about 42 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 92nd among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $48,564, 37% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $302,600 and median rent is $1,422 a month.
Local data for Clarkston, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkston, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,564
Poverty rate
34.4%
Median home value
$302,600
Median rent
$1,422/mo
Homeownership
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
27.2
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ethiopian Americans (2,261), Burmese Americans (570), Vietnamese Americans (387).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Clarkston.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
$27.9M
1,269 loans, 3,126 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clarkston, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.5%
- Carpooled22.1%
- Public transit4.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkston, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarkston, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Clarkston
1 in or overlapping Clarkston. Population shown
Cities near Clarkston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScottdaleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Pine LakeCity | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| North DecaturCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Avondale EstatesCity | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| TuckerCity | 3.6 mi | 20.2 |
| Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Stone MountainCity | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| DecaturCity | 4.2 mi | 4.6 |
| North Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| ChambleeCity | 5.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Candler-McAfeeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7 |
| BrookhavenCity | 6.4 mi | 12.2 |
| DoravilleCity | 6.6 mi | 5 |
| RedanCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Mountain ParkCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkston, GA in?
- Clarkston is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Clarkston, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clarkston include 30021.
- What is the population of Clarkston, GA?
- About 14,557 people live in Clarkston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkston?
- Nearby places include Scottdale (1.9 mi), Pine Lake (2.5 mi), North Decatur (2.9 mi), Avondale Estates (3.1 mi), Tucker (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023