Forest Park, GA cityscape

30297

Forest Park, GA

Total Population
28,836
Median Household Income
$44,267
Median Home Value
$98,200
Median Rent
$1,080

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$44,267
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$98,200
100.2% above state median
Rent
$1,080
100% above state median
Median Age
30.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Forest Park, GA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 30.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 19.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$44,267
-41.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-44,756,721
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.77 people

Total Households
10,234
Family Households
26.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
25.8%
#2 Industry
Education
22.5%
#3 Industry
Finance
15.4%
Total Employed Residents:6,856

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.6%
182 workers
Public Transit
4.7%
529 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,170
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.7%
12,129 employed
Labor Force
13,227
1,098 unemployed
Median Age
30.5 years
Per Capita Income
$20,147
Poverty Rate
19.0%

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