30297 ZIP Code
Forest Park, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 30297 |
| City/Town: | Forest Park |
| County: | Clayton |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,836 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,267 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,596 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,146 |
| Median Home Value: | $98,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.0 sq miles
28.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.6150, -84.3717 |
Population Information (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,836 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,900 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,936 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,963 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,851 | 9.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,388 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,898 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,168 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,071 | 17.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,546 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,930 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,473 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,266 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,006 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 957 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 319 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $98,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,080 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,146 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,234 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 912 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,681 | 36.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,553 | 64.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,568 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,604 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,713 | 15.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,572 | 37.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,988 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,668 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,497 | 8.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 526 | 3.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (30297 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,267 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,758 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,334 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,596 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,227 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,129 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,098 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,158 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,490 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 804 | 6.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 827 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,722 | 19.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,654 | 54.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,328 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 62 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,616 | 12.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,429 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,940 | 17.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,112 | 24.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,371 | 18.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 91 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,567 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (30297 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 657 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 418 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,131 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,756 | 17.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,771 | 17.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,121 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,063 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 936 | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 257 | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 124 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (30297 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,426 | 69.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,846 | 15.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 529 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 187 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 696 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (30297 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,766 | 14.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 845 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 401 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,472 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,513 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 609 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,054 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,823 | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,517 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 651 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 367 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.4% | 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 (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,856 | 75.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,791 | 40.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,672 | 40.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,572 | 22.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (30297 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,991 | 78.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,881 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,254 | 12.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 783 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 166 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,785 | 27.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (30297 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,565 | 58.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 202 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 189 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 730 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,748 | 15.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 798 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 731 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 183 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (30297 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 68 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,021 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 625 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,121 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,096 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,781 | 25.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,606 | 23.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 762 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 66 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (30297 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 219 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 917 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,880 | 34.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,699 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,159 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 272 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (30297 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,038 | 49.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 114 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,017 | 49.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (30297 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,191 | 11.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,277 | 41.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,139 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,627 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (30297 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 368 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,568 | 42.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 880 | 23.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 459 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 308 | 8.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 39 | 1.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 59 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (30297 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $991 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $418 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,080 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,234 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,731 | 26.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,283 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,365 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,111 | 40.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,790 | 37.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,620 | 25.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (30297 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,207 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,325 | 52.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,221 | 31.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 464 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 915 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,639 | 55.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (30297 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,790 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 127 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 893 | 11.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,032 | 51.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,418 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,320 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,540 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 710 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,428 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,425 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 282 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,954 | 57.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,189 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (30297 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,879 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,636 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 808 | 30.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,725 | 65.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 183 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 103 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (30297 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,423 | 84.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 113 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,413 | 3905.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,413 | 3905.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,413 | 3905.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 9 | 8.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 45 | 39.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,309 | 2928.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 10.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (30297 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,873 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,097 | 71.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,776 | 28.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,393 | 23.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 131 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,202 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (30297 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,234 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,261 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
Forest Park, GA30297