Forest Park
City in Clayton County, Georgia
Forest Park is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, with 19,932 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 988 ft (301 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake City, 1.4 miles SE.
- 19,932residents (2020 Census)
- 988 ftelevation · 301 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.9 km²
- 2,162 / sq mipopulation density
- 30297ZIP code
About Forest Park
Forest Park is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It is located approximately nine miles (14 km) south of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 19,932.
In the 1800s, Forest Park was named Stump Town, due to the large number of stumps left behind from trees being cut for fuel for the trains passing to and from Atlanta. After being charted and incorporated in 1908, it became known as several names, such as Quick Station, Aster, and Forrest Station. Until the 1950s, Forest Park was spelled with two "R's" instead of just one.
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Living in Forest Park
- Median household income
- $41,211
- Median home value
- $143,400
- Median rent
- $1,189/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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Forest Park had 19,932 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,932 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,162 per sq mi (835 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest Park at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clayton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,932 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.22 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6205° N, 84.3583° W |
| ZIP code | 30297 |
| Official website | forestparkga.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1330536 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest Park
- Lake City1.4 mi SE
- Conley2.0 mi NE
- Morrow3.2 mi SE
- Hapeville4.1 mi NW
- Riverdale5.0 mi SW
- College Park6.2 mi W
- Gresham Park6.5 mi NE
- Jonesboro6.9 mi S
- East Point7.5 mi NW
- Panthersville7.7 mi NE
- Candler-McAfee8.9 mi NE
- Irondale9.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Park
What county is Forest Park in?
Forest Park is in Clayton County, Georgia.
What is the population of Forest Park, GA?
19,932 people lived in Forest Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest Park, GA?
The ZIP code of Forest Park is 30297.
What is the elevation of Forest Park?
988 feet (301 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest Park?
Lake City (1.4 mi), Conley (2.0 mi), Morrow (3.2 mi), Hapeville (4.1 mi), Riverdale (5.0 mi).
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