ZIP Code 30296, Georgia
ZIP Code 30296 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 30296 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Clayton County / Fulton County, Georgia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,045. The land area covers 10.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,045 | ±2,270 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,990 | ±664 | 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 | 10,591 | ±685 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,990 | ±664 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 601 | ±213 |
| Median Home Value | $219,700 | ±$12,099 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,677 | ±$61 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,292 | ±$4,653 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,535 | ±$2,255 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,701 | ±1,017 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,543 | ±1,122 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±3.4% |
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 | Stone Mountain, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Conley, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Newnan, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Jonesboro, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | East Point, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Atlanta, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Atlanta, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Atlanta, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Atlanta, 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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United Education Institute-Morrow
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College Vocational | 6.1 mi away | 1564 Southlake Parkway, Morrow, GA, 30260-2941 |
6784224500
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NORTHWEST BRANCH
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 6131 RIVERDALE ROAD, RIVERDALE, GA, 30274 |
(770) 347-0290
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Interactive College of Technology-Morrow
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College | 6.4 mi away | 3000 Corporate Center Drive Suite 200, Morrow, GA, 30260 |
7709601298
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RIVERDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 420 VALLEY HILL ROAD, RIVERDALE, GA, 30274 |
(770) 472-8100
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Empire Beauty School-Morrow
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 1958 Mt Zion Rd, Ste 205, Morrow, GA, 30260 |
8009204593
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CLAYTON COUNTY HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 865 BATTLE CREEK ROAD, JONESBORO, GA, 30236 |
(770) 473-3850
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Clayton State University
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College | 6.9 mi away | 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA, 30260-0285 |
6784664000
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GLADYS S. DENNARD LIBRARY AT SOUTH FULTON
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 4055 FLAT SHOALS, SW, UNION CITY, GA, 30291 |
(404) 613-3092
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Lincoln College of Technology-East Point
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College | 7.5 mi away | 1200 Centre Parkway, East Point, GA, 30344-0000 |
4708670600
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FOREST PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 4812 WEST STREET, FOREST PARK, GA, 30297 |
(770) 347-0160
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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 ATLANTA HARTSFIELD INTL AP, GA US, located 4.6 miles from ZCTA5 30296. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.0° | 35.6° | 44.8° | 4.59" | 1.0" |
| February | 58.2° | 38.9° | 48.5° | 4.55" | 0.4" |
| March | 65.9° | 45.3° | 55.6° | 4.68" | 0.4" |
| April | 73.8° | 52.5° | 63.2° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.1° | 61.3° | 71.2° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.1° | 68.6° | 77.9° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.1° | 71.8° | 80.9° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.0° | 71.3° | 80.2° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.9° | 65.9° | 74.9° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.4° | 54.9° | 64.7° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| November | 64.1° | 44.2° | 54.2° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| December | 56.2° | 38.4° | 47.3° | 4.57" | 0.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| College Park city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Jonesboro city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Forest Park city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Morrow city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Lake City city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 30296. • 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.