ZIP Code 30281, Georgia
ZIP Code 30281 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 30281 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Clayton County / Henry County / Rockdale County, Georgia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 71,603. The land area covers 69.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,603 | ±2,882 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 27,797 | ±1,277 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 29,423 | ±1,205 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 27,797 | ±1,277 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,626 | ±368 |
| Median Home Value | $264,700 | ±$10,931 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,499 | ±$82 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,213 | ±$5,615 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,273 | ±$1,315 |
| Poverty Rate | 10% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,143 | ±1,326 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 36,414 | ±2,016 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±0.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 297,703 (2024)
ID: 124403
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
112 SMITH STREET, JONESBORO GA 30236
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rex, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Conley, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lithonia, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Jonesboro, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Atlanta, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Atlanta, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | College Park, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Stockbridge, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Stockbridge, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Avondale Estates, GA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Morrow
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College Vocational | 7.5 mi away | 1958 Mt Zion Rd, Ste 205, Morrow, GA, 30260 |
8009204593
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COCHRAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 174 BURKE ST, STOCKBRIDGE, GA, 30281 |
(678) 432-5353
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Interactive College of Technology-Morrow
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College | 7.9 mi away | 3000 Corporate Center Drive Suite 200, Morrow, GA, 30260 |
7709601298
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FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 28 AUSTIN RD, STOCKBRIDGE, GA, 30281 |
(678) 432-5353
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Clayton State University
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College | 8.1 mi away | 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA, 30260-0285 |
6784664000
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MORROW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 6225 MADDOX ROAD, MORROW, GA, 30260 |
(770) 347-0170
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United Education Institute-Morrow
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College Vocational | 8.2 mi away | 1564 Southlake Parkway, Morrow, GA, 30260-2941 |
6784224500
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COUNTY LINE-ELLENWOOD LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 4331 RIVER ROAD, ELLENWOOD, GA, 30294 |
(404) 241-1668
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Luther Rice College & Seminary
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College | 10.6 mi away | 3038 Evans Mill Road, Lithonia, GA, 30038-9869 |
7704841204
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SALEM-PANOLA BRANCH
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 5137 SALEM RD, LITHONIA, GA, 30038 |
(770) 987-6900
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JONESBORO, GA US, located 9.3 miles from ZCTA5 30281. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.7° | 32.3° | 42.5° | 5.02" | 0.5" |
| February | 56.5° | 35.3° | 45.9° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| March | 64.7° | 41.8° | 53.3° | 4.95" | 0.1" |
| April | 73.0° | 49.1° | 61.0° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.5° | 58.8° | 69.7° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.7° | 66.5° | 76.6° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.6° | 70.0° | 79.8° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.6° | 69.0° | 78.8° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.2° | 63.3° | 73.3° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.4° | 51.6° | 62.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.4° | 40.9° | 51.7° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| December | 54.7° | 35.4° | 45.1° | 4.96" | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Morrow city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| McDonough city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Stonecrest city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Lake City city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Jonesboro city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 30281. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.