The ZIP Code 30038 is associated with the city of Lithonia in Georgia in DeKalb County in the U.S. An estimated 32.7% in this Georgia region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,209. Median househould income in this region is $51,862, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 30038 is approximately 34.5 years, and 11.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 39,514.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 30038, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.6% of 30038 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 30038 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (94.3%), followed by White (4.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 94.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 30038 is $51,862, while the region's mean household income is $66,011. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,209. The per capita income in ZIP Code 30038 of $26,209 is approximately 15.64% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 10.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately14.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.2% of the population in 30038 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 30038 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 30038, 91.6% of the population graduated high school, while 32.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.4% in this DeKalb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.0% |
| Associate's degree | 11.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 30038 are younger than average. The median age of 34.5 years in ZIP Code 30038 is approximately 9.45% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 30038 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 30038 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 30038, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 3.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this DeKalb County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 3.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 30038 in July 2024 comes in at $284,096. The July 2024 value is approximately -0% lower than the $285,004 median value in February 2024, and 0% higher than the $283,840 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 30038, an estimated 39.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this DeKalb County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $284,096 |
| Jun 2024 | $284,754 |
| May 2024 | $285,477 |
| Apr 2024 | $285,930 |
| Mar 2024 | $285,477 |
| Feb 2024 | $285,004 |
| Jan 2024 | $284,679 |
| Dec 2023 | $284,801 |
| Nov 2023 | $284,662 |
| Oct 2023 | $284,554 |
| Sep 2023 | $284,310 |
| Aug 2023 | $283,840 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 39.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
In 30038, 69.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.5 minutes. Approximately 27.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 30038 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 30038 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.0% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.3% |
| Public administration | 6.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 30038 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 37.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 30038 is high cholesterol, as approximately 31.8% of adults 18 and older in this DeKalb County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.3% |
| Current asthma | 11.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 30038 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 86.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.4% of those 18 and above in 30038 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 30038 include sleeping less than 7 hours (45.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (39.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 58.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| Current smoking | 15.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.4% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 45.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 30038 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.27 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.91% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.03% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 30038 | 11.6¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh | 5.72¢/kWh |
| Georgia | 15.53¢/kWh | 12.38¢/kWh | 8.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 30038 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.53 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.84 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.3 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.76 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.37 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.21 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.14 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 30038, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 30038 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this DeKalb County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1891 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1793 |
| Debt collection | 281 |
| Checking or savings account | 55 |
| Mortgage | 46 |
| Other | 107 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1639 |
| Improper use of your report | 1311 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 420 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 247 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 178 |
| Other | 378 |