ZIP Code 30236: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA

Total population: 50,089 Household income: $66,973 Rent: $1,344

Overview

Total population

50,089

Rent

$1,344

Year built

1986

Household income

$66,973

Per capita income

$34,108

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

52.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Georgia

County

Clayton County

City

Jonesboro

Total population

50,089

Adults over 25

33,014

Total households

17,676

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$66,973

Per capita income

$34,108

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

52.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,344

Year built

1986

Households that rent

40.8%

Households that own

59.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

14.3%

Black

65.7%

Asian

5.4%

Two or more races

9.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

11.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

88.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

21,582 (89.2%)

Commute time to work

33 mins

Work from home

2,602 (10.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

32.2%

High school graduate or GED

32.1%

Some college or associate degree

11.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

24.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 30236 with: Clayton County, GA Atlanta metro area, GA Georgia United States

ZIP 30236

Total population50,089

Rent$1,344

Year built1986

Household income$66,973

Per capita income$34,108

Poverty rate13.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Clayton County, GA

Total population298,924

Rent$1,433

Year built1989

Household income$59,806

Per capita income$27,759

Poverty rate17.9%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Atlanta Metro Area, GA

Total population6,256,377

Rent$1,672

Year built1994

Household income$89,724

Per capita income$46,309

Poverty rate11%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Georgia State

Total population10,940,407

Rent$1,393

Year built1992

Household income$77,353

Per capita income$40,924

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP30236	CountyClayton, GA	Metro AreaAtlanta metro area, GA	StateGeorgia	CountryUnited States
Total population	50,089	298,924	6,256,377	10,940,407	334,922,499
Rent	$1,344	$1,433	$1,672	$1,393	$1,413
Year built	1986	1989	1994	1992	1980
Household income	$66,973	$59,806	$89,724	$77,353	$80,734
Per capita income	$34,108	$27,759	$46,309	$40,924	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.9%	17.9%	11%	13.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.4%	3.4%	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 30236

Rent & Income

In 30236, the typical monthly rent is $1,344 and the typical household income is $66,973. Rent here is similar to Georgia, and household income is lower than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 13.9%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 40.8% of households. About 52.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 30236 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 30236 — Poverty

How ZIP 30236 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,344	40 / 136	from lower rent	$860 – $2,369
Household income	$66,973	102 / 136	from higher income	$36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate	13.9%	94 / 136	from lower poverty	1.9% – 31.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Georgia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 30236

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 40th out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. Across Georgia, figures vary from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 30236 stands 102nd out of 136 ZIP Codes. Throughout Georgia, numbers span from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 94th out of 136 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 30236 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,344 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 30236

Annual Household Income: $66,973

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 30236

Estimated Rate: 13.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 30236

In ZIP Code 30236, households that rent: 7,217 (40.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,217	40.8%
Owner-Occupied	10,459	59.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 30236

In ZIP Code 30236, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,761 (52.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,761	52.1%
Other renter households	3,456	47.9%
Total renter households	7,217	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 30236

Less than High School: 10,623 people (32.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,590 people (32.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,847 people (11.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,954 people (24.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,014

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.