Decatur, GA

Decatur sits in DeKalb, Georgia, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 173,363 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Decatur has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $315,880 and median asking rent runs around $1,407 per month. Median household income hovers around $78,133. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Decatur

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
30030	DeKalb	31,984	$117,774	$590,900
30031	DeKalb	0	—	—
30032	DeKalb	44,682	$54,787	$220,800
30033	DeKalb	30,971	$105,260	$401,000
30034	DeKalb	42,607	$59,067	$194,500
30035	DeKalb	23,119	$53,780	$172,200
30036	DeKalb	0	—	—
30037	DeKalb	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Decatur?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $315,880, and median rent is $1,407. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.