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Irondale, GA
Census-designated place in Clayton County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30238.
Population
9,185
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,910
ZIP codes
1
Irondale and its ZIP codes
Irondale at a glance
- Irondale is about 15 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 120th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $55,030 a year, 29% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,500 (33% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,741 a month.
Local data for Irondale, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Irondale, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,030
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$204,500
Median rent
$1,741/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
39.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (864), Puerto Ricans (233), Irish Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clayton County. PPP loans are for Irondale.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,234
129,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,735 per person
How people get to work
Irondale, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled19.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 39.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Irondale, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Irondale, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.3%
U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Irondale
1 in or overlapping Irondale. Population shown
Cities near Irondale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BonanzaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1 |
| LovejoyCity | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| JonesboroCity | 3.2 mi | 3 |
| RiverdaleCity | 6.1 mi | 4.4 |
| FayettevilleCity | 6.2 mi | 13 |
| MorrowCity | 7.2 mi | 3.5 |
| HamptonCity | 7.6 mi | 11 |
| StockbridgeCity | 7.8 mi | 19.1 |
| WoolseyTown | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake CityCity | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Forest ParkCity | 9.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Sunny SideCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| ConleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| FairburnCity | 12 mi | 16.9 |
| McDonoughCity | 12 mi | 13.4 |
| College ParkCity | 13 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Irondale, GA in?
- Irondale is in Clayton County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Irondale, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Irondale include 30238.
- What is the population of Irondale, GA?
- About 9,185 people live in Irondale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Irondale?
- Nearby places include Bonanza (1.6 mi), Lovejoy (3.1 mi), Jonesboro (3.2 mi), Riverdale (6.1 mi), Fayetteville (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023