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Scottdale, GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30002, 30021, 30033, 30079.

Population

10,542

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,169

ZIP codes

4

Scottdale and its ZIP codes

Full map

Scottdale at a glance

  • Scottdale is about 17 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • It is the 107th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
  • Households here earn a median of $85,610 a year, 11% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,100 (18% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,583 a month.

Local data for Scottdale, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Scottdale, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,610

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$357,100

Median rent

$1,583/mo

Homeownership

51.5%

Bachelor's or higher

53.1%

Median age

32.4

Average commute

30.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (1,269), German Americans (772), Colombian Americans (732).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$17M

340 loans, 1,432 jobs reported

DeKalb County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone66.0%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit2.2%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
  • Worked from home20.2%

Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Scottdale, 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

89° / 33°F

51.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Scottdale, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.8%

U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.4%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Scottdale

4 in or overlapping Scottdale. Population shown

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Cities near Scottdale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North DecaturCensus-designated place1.4 mi4.9
ClarkstonCity1.9 mi1.8
Avondale EstatesCity2 mi1.2
DecaturCity2.4 mi4.6
Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place3 mi4.9
North Druid HillsCensus-designated place3.3 mi3.9
Druid HillsCensus-designated place3.6 mi3
Pine LakeCity3.7 mi0.2
Candler-McAfeeCensus-designated place4.9 mi7
TuckerCity5.4 mi20.2
Stone MountainCity5.8 mi1.7
BrookhavenCity5.9 mi12.2
ChambleeCity5.9 mi7.7
PanthersvilleCensus-designated place6.4 mi3.7
Gresham ParkCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.8
RedanCensus-designated place7.3 mi8.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Scottdale, GA in?
Scottdale is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Scottdale, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Scottdale include 30002, 30021, 30033, 30079.
What is the population of Scottdale, GA?
About 10,542 people live in Scottdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Scottdale?
Nearby places include North Decatur (1.4 mi), Clarkston (1.9 mi), Avondale Estates (2 mi), Decatur (2.4 mi), Belvedere Park (3 mi).

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

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