The ZIP Code 30297 is associated with the city of Forest Park in Georgia in Clayton County in the U.S. The 30297 ZIP Code has a median age of 30.4 years, and 11.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $36,480, and approximately 22% of the population lives below the poverty line. An estimated 9.3% in this Georgia region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $15,459. The current population estimate is 28,966.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 30297, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 28.4% of 30297 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 30297 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (51.2%), followed by White (31.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31.6% |
| Black or African American | 51.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 14.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 30297 is $36,480, while the region's mean household income is $44,733. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,459. The per capita income in ZIP Code 30297 of $15,459 is approximately 50.24% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,067. An estimated 22.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately135.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 30297 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 19.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.3% of 30297 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 30297, 71.5% of the population graduated high school, while 9.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.3% in this Clayton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 12.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.0% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 30297 are younger than average. The median age of 30.4 years in ZIP Code 30297 is approximately 20.21% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 30297 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 30297 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 30297, 68.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 25.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Clayton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 68.9% |
| Spanish | 25.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.7% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 30297, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 22.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Clayton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 26.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
In 30297, 59.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.1 minutes. Approximately 17.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 30297 work in retail trade, while an estimated 13.3% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 30297 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.0% |
| Construction | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 17.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.4% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 30297 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 34.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 30297 is high cholesterol, as approximately 34.1% of adults 18 and older in this Clayton County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.3% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 30297 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 79.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 74.3% of those 18 and above in 30297 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 30297 include sleeping less than 7 hours (43.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (43.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 68.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 41.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| Current smoking | 22.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 37.5% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 43.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 30297 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 30297 | 11.6¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh | 5.72¢/kWh |
| Georgia | 12.95¢/kWh | 11.03¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 30297 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.51 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.37 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.73 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.59 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.52 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.88 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 30297, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 30297 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Clayton County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 449 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 232 |
| Debt collection | 46 |
| Checking or savings account | 9 |
| Mortgage | 6 |
| Other | 16 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 302 |
| Improper use of your report | 192 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 158 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 30 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 21 |
| Other | 55 |