ZIP Code 30518: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA
Total population: 57,912 Household income: $96,936 Rent: $1,735

Overview

Total population
57,912
Rent
$1,735
Year built
2001
Household income
$96,936
Per capita income
$40,565
Poverty rate
10.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
56.3%

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
Gwinnett County
City
Sugar Hill
Total population
57,912
Adults over 25
35,732
Total households
18,747
Household size
3.1 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$96,936
Per capita income
$40,565
Poverty rate
10.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
56.3%

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,735
Year built
2001
Households that rent
24.4%
Households that own
75.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.5

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.

Race

White
52.8%
Black
12.9%
Asian
10.8%
Two or more races
17.9%

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
22.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
77.4%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
22,315 (79.2%)
Commute time to work
32 mins
Work from home
5,851 (20.8%)

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).

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.

Education

Less than high school
26.7%
High school graduate or GED
23.1%
Some college or associate degree
9.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40.3%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 30518 with: Gwinnett County, GA Atlanta metro area, GA Georgia United States

ZIP 30518

Total population57,912
Rent$1,735
Year built2001
Household income$96,936
Per capita income$40,565
Poverty rate10.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Gwinnett County, GA

Total population979,864
Rent$1,810
Year built1996
Household income$87,890
Per capita income$38,906
Poverty rate10.8%
Unemployment rate3%

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 ZIP30518 CountyGwinnett, GAMetro AreaAtlanta metro area, GAStateGeorgiaCountryUnited States
Total population57,912979,8646,256,37710,940,407334,922,499
Rent$1,735$1,810$1,672$1,393$1,413
Year built20011996199419921980
Household income$96,936$87,890$89,724$77,353$80,734
Per capita income$40,565$38,906$46,309$40,924$44,673
Poverty rate10.5%10.8%11%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3%3.4%3.5%4%

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Summary for 30518

Rent & Income

In 30518, the typical monthly rent is $1,735 and the typical household income is $96,936. Rent here is higher than Georgia, and household income is higher than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 10.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 24.4% of households. About 56.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 40.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 30518 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 30518 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 30518 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,735 90 / 136 from lower rent $860 – $2,369
Household income $96,936 46 / 136 from higher income $36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate 10.5% 66 / 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 30518

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 90th out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. At the state level, values extend from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 30518 holds the 46th out of 136 ZIP Codes. In Georgia as a whole, the range goes from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 30518 ranks 66th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 30518 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,735 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 30518

Annual Household Income: $96,936

💡 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 30518

Estimated Rate: 10.5%

💡 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 30518

In ZIP Code 30518, households that rent: 4,567 (24.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 4,567 24.4%
Owner-Occupied 14,180 75.6%

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 30518

In ZIP Code 30518, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,572 (56.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,572 56.3%
Other renter households 1,995 43.7%
Total renter households 4,567 100%

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 30518

Less than High School: 9,535 people (26.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,261 people (23.1%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,534 people (9.9%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,402 people (40.3%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 35,732

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.