| City: | Alpharetta, Georgia |
| City Alias: | Johns Creek |
| Counties: | Fulton County[Primary] Forsyth County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:49:37 PM |
| Population: | 39,308 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 678 / 943 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 34.0905, -84.2183 |
| Land Area: | 15.791 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 30005 has 39,308 residents and 13,481 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 38.5 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.3%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (28.0%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 39,308Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 41,471Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 43,038Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,489.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $170,951Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13,481Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $587,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 35,006 | 36,215 | 37,014 | 38,030 | 38,887 | 40,526 | 40,488 | 40,056 | 39,420 | 40,213 | 40,309 | 40,260 | 41,471 |
| Decennial Census | 34,442 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39,308 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.5
Male Median Age: 38.1
Female Median Age: 38.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 920 | 1,420 | 1,811 | 1,730 | 1,147 | 983 | 876 | 1,320 | 1,507 | 1,689 | 1,727 | 1,526 | 1,057 | 638 | 467 | 224 | 141 | 137 |
| Female | 915 | 1,490 | 1,683 | 1,676 | 1,103 | 883 | 1,103 | 1,526 | 1,626 | 1,818 | 1,727 | 1,443 | 1,011 | 709 | 493 | 303 | 235 | 244 |
| Total | 1,835 | 2,910 | 3,494 | 3,406 | 2,250 | 1,866 | 1,979 | 2,846 | 3,133 | 3,507 | 3,454 | 2,969 | 2,068 | 1,347 | 960 | 527 | 376 | 381 |
| White: | 19,791 | 50.74% |
| Black: | 4,062 | 10.41% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,991 | 7.67% |
| Asian: | 11,013 | 28.24% |
| American Indian: | 83 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian: | 16 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 1,046 | 2.68% |
| Total: | 39,002 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 19,320 | 49.15% | 38.1 years |
| Females: | 19,988 | 50.85% | 38.9 years |
| Total: | 39,308 | 100% | 38.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 26,881 | 64.82% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 740 | 1.78% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7,998 | 19.29% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5,852 | 33.40% |
| Total Population: | 41,471 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 27,621 | 66.60% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13,850 | 33.40% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $170,951, which is far above the state median ($74,664), is up $57,368 (50.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,373. Family households earn a median of $195,951 versus $78,173 for nonfamily households (a difference of $117,778). By gender, male median income is $130,588 and female is $76,290, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($49,449), with a current gap of $54,298 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.6%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,583 | $101,151 | $102,230 | $102,174 | $106,516 | $119,411 | $127,340 | $127,764 | $128,578 | $136,870 | $152,326 | $162,808 | $170,951 |
| Median Family Income | $126,385 | $122,867 | $122,719 | $125,561 | $126,270 | $132,360 | $141,387 | $142,627 | $151,815 | $159,392 | $173,235 | $184,083 | $195,951 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $62,677 | $59,442 | $53,205 | $52,071 | $47,083 | $53,190 | $58,250 | $67,591 | $67,730 | $80,417 | $82,961 | $84,000 | $78,173 |
| Median Male Income | $89,022 | $86,124 | $88,284 | $91,853 | $93,819 | $99,604 | $102,461 | $105,302 | $108,029 | $109,900 | $117,704 | $125,366 | $130,588 |
| Median Female Income | $55,960 | $55,625 | $54,509 | $53,219 | $52,548 | $56,639 | $62,500 | $66,551 | $65,525 | $62,405 | $69,787 | $74,983 | $76,290 |
| Employed: | 22,047 | 68.56% |
| Unemployed: | 1,282 | 3.99% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 8,829 | 27.46% |
| Total: | 32,158 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14,633 | 66.37% |
| Service: | 1,593 | 7.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 4,538 | 20.58% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 242 | 1.10% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,041 | 4.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22,047 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $587,400, which is markedly greater than the state median ($272,900), is up $211,300 (56.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $145,600. The median gross rent is $1,929, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,306), is up $825 (74.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $446. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.55% (74.00% with a mortgage, 26.00% free-and-clear) and renters 28.45% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.05%, which is much lower than the state rate (10.61%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $376,100 | $361,200 | $354,400 | $351,100 | $360,000 | $371,500 | $395,200 | $418,000 | $441,800 | $449,300 | $464,100 | $547,600 | $587,400 |
| Less than $500: | 14 | 0.34% |
| $500 to $999: | 35 | 0.86% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 564 | 13.89% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,641 | 40.41% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,104 | 27.19% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 437 | 10.76% |
| $3,000 or more: | 244 | 6.01% |
| No Rent: | 22 | 0.54% |
| Total: | 4,061 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,104 | $1,118 | $1,141 | $1,219 | $1,234 | $1,280 | $1,392 | $1,449 | $1,483 | $1,588 | $1,712 | $1,796 | $1,929 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 7,559 | 52.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,656 | 18.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4,061 | 28.45% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 14,276 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 14,276 | 95.95% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 603 | 4.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,879 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 10,800 | 72.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,060 | 27.29% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 0.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,879 | 100% |
In 2023, 76.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (34.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (89.00%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.60%). Private coverage is 88.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (65.90%). Public coverage is 13.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 1.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.90%), down 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.86%). College enrollment is 19.27%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 167 | 0.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 237 | 0.84% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,798 | 6.40% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,203 | 11.39% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,281 | 4.56% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,379 | 44.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,046 | 32.18% |
| Total: | 28,111 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 27,707 | 98.56% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21,425 | 76.22% |
| Private Insurance: | 36,619 | 83.23% |
| Public Insurance: | 5,475 | 12.44% |
| No Insurance: | 1,901 | 4.32% |
| Total: | 43,995 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 42,094 | 95.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 703 | 5.66% |
| Kindergarten: | 498 | 4.01% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,698 | 45.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,132 | 25.21% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,395 | 19.27% |
| Total: | 12,426 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,201 | 9.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9,328 | 75.07% |
ZIP Code 30005 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 2,068 business establishments, employing about 43,982 people with an annual payroll of $4,383,611,000. USPS data shows 14,841 residential mailboxes and 1,877 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 14,841Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,877Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 20,411Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,865Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,607Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 2,068Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,232,166,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,383,611,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 43,982Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 30005 is located in Fulton County, Georgia, within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12060) and Georgia's 6th and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 6,176,937 people, about 0.64% of whom live in ZIP Code 30005, and is subdivided into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA division. It covers 15.791 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.347 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (CBSA Div 12054)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 6,176,937Source: Census |
| MSA: | Atlanta, GA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 15.791 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.347 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06,07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 298.76, 392.61 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1301696Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alpharetta city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 30005 is in the Fulton County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.