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Fairburn, GA
City in Fulton County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30213.
Population
16,831
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
998
ZIP codes
1
Fairburn and its ZIP codes
Fairburn at a glance
- Fairburn is about 5.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 76th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $91,897 a year, 19% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,800 (10% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,479 a month.
Local data for Fairburn, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairburn, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,897
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$271,800
Median rent
$1,479/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (748), German Americans (484), Nigerian Americans (389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Fairburn.
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
How people get to work
Fairburn, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairburn, 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° / 36°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairburn, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Fairburn
1 in or overlapping Fairburn. Population shown
Cities near Fairburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union CityCity | 2.6 mi | 19.7 |
| TyroneTown | 5.4 mi | 12.5 |
| PalmettoCity | 6.1 mi | 11.8 |
| South FultonCity | 7.6 mi | 92.8 |
| College ParkCity | 8.2 mi | 11.2 |
| FayettevilleCity | 8.6 mi | 13 |
| RiverdaleCity | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| East PointCity | 9 mi | 14.7 |
| Peachtree CityCity | 11 mi | 25.1 |
| Chattahoochee HillsCity | 11 mi | 58.3 |
| HapevilleCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| JonesboroCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| IrondaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| MorrowCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| DouglasvilleCity | 13 mi | 22.9 |
| Forest ParkCity | 13 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairburn, GA in?
- Fairburn is in Fulton County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairburn, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairburn include 30213.
- What is the population of Fairburn, GA?
- About 16,831 people live in Fairburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairburn?
- Nearby places include Union City (2.6 mi), Tyrone (5.4 mi), Palmetto (6.1 mi), South Fulton (7.6 mi), College Park (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023