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Decatur, GA
City in DeKalb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30030.
Population
24,518
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,323
ZIP codes
1
Decatur and its ZIP codes
Decatur at a glance
- Decatur is about 28 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 49th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $139,397 a year, 80% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $701,400 (about 2.3 times the Georgia figure) and median rent is $1,655 a month.
Local data for Decatur, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Decatur, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,397
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$701,400
Median rent
$1,655/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
76.3%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,887), Irish Americans (2,673), Scottish Americans (1,332).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Decatur.
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
$6.59B
FY 2026, $8,621 per person
PPP loans
$110M
1,886 loans, 12,488 jobs reported
How people get to work
Decatur, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.3%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit4.5%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home38.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Decatur, 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 zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Decatur, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.4%
U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Decatur
1 in or overlapping Decatur. Population shown
Cities near Decatur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3 |
| Avondale EstatesCity | 2.1 mi | 1.2 |
| ScottdaleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| North DecaturCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.9 |
| North Druid HillsCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Candler-McAfeeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7 |
| ClarkstonCity | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Gresham ParkCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| PanthersvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Pine LakeCity | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookhavenCity | 6.8 mi | 12.2 |
| AtlantaCity | 6.9 mi | 135.3 |
| ChambleeCity | 7.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Stone MountainCity | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| TuckerCity | 7.7 mi | 20.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Decatur, GA in?
- Decatur is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Decatur, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Decatur include 30030.
- What is the population of Decatur, GA?
- About 24,518 people live in Decatur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Decatur?
- Nearby places include Druid Hills (2 mi), Avondale Estates (2.1 mi), Scottdale (2.4 mi), North Decatur (2.4 mi), Belvedere Park (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023