Decatur
City in DeKalb County, Georgia
Decatur is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, with 24,928 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,043 ft (318 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Avondale Estates, 1.8 miles E.
- 24,928residents (2020 Census)
- 1,043 ftelevation · 318 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 5,411 / sq mipopulation density
- 30030main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Decatur
Decatur () is a city in and the county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. With a population of 24,928 in the 2020 census, the municipality is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple ZIP Codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear Decatur as the address.
The city is served by three MARTA rail stations (Decatur, East Lake, and Avondale). The city is located approximately five miles (eight kilometers) northeast of Downtown Atlanta and shares its western border with both the city of Atlanta (the Kirkwood and Lake Claire neighborhoods) and unincorporated DeKalb County. The Druid Hills neighborhood is to the northwest of Decatur.
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Living in Decatur
- Median household income
- $139,397
- Median home value
- $701,400
- Median rent
- $1,655/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Decatur had 24,928 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,928 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,411 per sq mi (2,089 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Decatur at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,928 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.61 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7711° N, 84.2958° W |
| ZIP codes | 30030, 30002, 30317 |
| Official website | decaturga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1322052 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Decatur
- Avondale Estates1.8 mi E
- Druid Hills2.1 mi NW
- Scottdale2.4 mi NE
- North Decatur2.5 mi N
- Belvedere Park2.6 mi SE
- Candler-McAfee3.4 mi SE
- North Druid Hills3.9 mi NW
- Clarkston4.4 mi NE
- Panthersville4.5 mi S
- Gresham Park4.5 mi S
- Pine Lake5.3 mi E
- Brookhaven6.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Decatur
What county is Decatur in?
Decatur is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the population of Decatur, GA?
24,928 people lived in Decatur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Decatur, GA?
The main ZIP code is 30030. Other ZIP codes: 30002, 30317.
What is the elevation of Decatur?
1,043 feet (318 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Decatur?
Avondale Estates (1.8 mi), Druid Hills (2.1 mi), Scottdale (2.4 mi), North Decatur (2.5 mi), Belvedere Park (2.6 mi).
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