30297 ZIP Code – Forest Park, Georgia

30297 is a large ZIP code in Forest Park, Georgia, part of Clayton County with a population of approximately 28,836 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $44,267, which is below the Georgia average and below the national figure. At $98,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 38.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,080 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 30% apartments (increasing).

At 6.7%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 19.9% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.2%, well below the national average. At 31.0, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 30260, 30354, 30288.

ZIP Code 30297 Data

Population 28,836
Median Household Income $44,267
Median Home Value $98,200
Median Rent $1,080
Median Age 31.0
Unemployment Rate 6.7%
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
State Georgia

ZIP 30297 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 30297GA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population28k14k10k
Median Household Income$44k$64k$73k
Median Home Value$98k$198k$258k
Median Rent$1,080$1,014$1,088
Median Age31.040.843.2
Unemployment Rate6.7%4.9%5.0%
Poverty Rate19.9%16.3%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher13.2%24.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
30260 MORROW 28,576 $53,809
30354 ATLANTA 15,002 $51,424
30288 CONLEY 7,738 $48,839
30274 RIVERDALE 34,479 $50,337
30337 ATLANTA 11,570 $49,558