30038 ZIP Code
Lithonia, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30038 |
| City/Town: | Lithonia |
| County: | DeKalb |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,633 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,650 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,160 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,868 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,700 |
| Land Area: | 28.8 sq miles
74.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6665, -84.1399 |
Population Information (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,633 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,034 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,599 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,342 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,077 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,934 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,402 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,117 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,831 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,311 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,829 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,531 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,106 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,934 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,099 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 120 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,390 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,868 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,208 | 84.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,660 | 15.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,343 | 58.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,865 | 41.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,761 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 530 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,386 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,865 | 24.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,137 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,037 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,208 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,598 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30038 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,650 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,642 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,829 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,160 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,785 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,842 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,932 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,754 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,203 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,754 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 870 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,510 | 3.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 36,943 | 88.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 202 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 37 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 345 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,490 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,173 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 976 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 314 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 440 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 167 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30038 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 860 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 314 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 924 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 918 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,936 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,957 | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,201 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,202 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,073 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 823 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30038 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,121 | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,755 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 627 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 449 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 288 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,122 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30038 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 742 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,340 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 522 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,068 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,602 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 674 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,353 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,325 | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,711 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,564 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 444 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,497 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,739 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,554 | 66.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,628 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,851 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30038 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,202 | 85.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,053 | 28.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,007 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 824 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 164 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,174 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30038 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,894 | 64.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,746 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 25 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 300 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 989 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,326 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,488 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 100 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30038 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 244 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,105 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,138 | 36.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,934 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,299 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,608 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,058 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 396 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 50 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 36 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30038 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 73 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,308 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,201 | 19.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,212 | 42.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,109 | 18.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,965 | 11.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30038 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,774 | 47.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 258 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,075 | 49.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30038 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 213 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,818 | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,097 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,080 | 21.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30038 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 374 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 824 | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,201 | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,669 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,364 | 28.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,701 | 20.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 181 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30038 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,476 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,390 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,208 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,165 | 29.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,627 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,331 | 23.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,978 | 42.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,094 | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,864 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30038 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,952 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,923 | 55.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,785 | 30.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 466 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,627 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,852 | 55.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30038 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,973 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,193 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 499 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,287 | 25.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,047 | 31.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,947 | 30.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,882 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,138 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,590 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,269 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 747 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,836 | 53.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,686 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30038 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,608 | 80.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,666 | 18.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,758 | 49.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,825 | 49.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,820 | 23.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 83 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,083 | 86.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 684 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,550 | 811.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,550 | 811.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,550 | 811.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 69 | 10.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,060 | 155.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,341 | 634.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30038 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,291 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,310 | 92.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,981 | 7.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,309 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 514 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,150 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30038 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,208 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,764 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Lithonia, GA30038