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Gresham Park, GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30316.

Population

6,935

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,470

ZIP codes

1

Gresham Park and its ZIP codes

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Gresham Park at a glance

  • Gresham Park is about 13 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,042, 8% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,800 and median rent is $1,542 a month.

Local data for Gresham Park, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gresham Park, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,042

Poverty rate

19.5%

Median home value

$297,800

Median rent

$1,542/mo

Homeownership

65.7%

Bachelor's or higher

38.4%

Median age

40.3

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (495), German Americans (258), Haitian Americans (221).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Gresham Park.

Details

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

DeKalb County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gresham Park, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.3%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
  • Worked from home23.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gresham Park, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

90° / 36°F

50.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gresham Park, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.8%

U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts

ZIP codes in Gresham Park

1 in or overlapping Gresham Park. Population shown

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Cities near Gresham Park

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PanthersvilleCensus-designated place2.3 mi3.7
Candler-McAfeeCensus-designated place2.8 mi7
Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place4.5 mi4.9
DecaturCity4.6 mi4.6
ConleyCensus-designated place5 mi1.9
Avondale EstatesCity5.2 mi1.2
Druid HillsCensus-designated place5.3 mi3
HapevilleCity6.5 mi2.4
Forest ParkCity6.5 mi9.2
ScottdaleCensus-designated place6.7 mi3.3
North DecaturCensus-designated place6.9 mi4.9
Lake CityCity7.1 mi1.9
AtlantaCity7.2 mi135.3
North Druid HillsCensus-designated place7.8 mi3.9
ClarkstonCity8.3 mi1.8
Pine LakeCity8.4 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gresham Park, GA in?
Gresham Park is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Gresham Park, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Gresham Park include 30316.
What is the population of Gresham Park, GA?
About 6,935 people live in Gresham Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gresham Park?
Nearby places include Panthersville (2.3 mi), Candler-McAfee (2.8 mi), Belvedere Park (4.5 mi), Decatur (4.6 mi), Conley (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023