DeKalb County GIS Maps
DeKalb County, Georgia, has 764,382 residents and covers 267.7 square miles. The population grew 10.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for DeKalb County is 13089.
Stonecrest is the county's largest population center. DeKalb County also includes 29 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 14 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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DeKalb County Trends
- Population
- 764,382▴
- Median Home Value
- $331,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 147,064▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
DeKalb County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
DeKalb County Population
DeKalb County had 764,382 residents in 2020. That was 10.5% higher than in 2010. DeKalb County added 98,517 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2,855 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lithonia, Stone Mountain and Decatur.
Population Trend in DeKalb County GA
DeKalb County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
DeKalb County Zip Codes
DeKalb County has 29 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lithonia (30058), Stone Mountain (30083) and Decatur (30034). Lithonia is the largest zip by population, with about 59,445 residents or 8% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 22% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in DeKalb County GA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30058 | Lithonia | 59,445 | ▴ 12.3% |
| 30083 | Stone Mountain | 58,064 | ▴ 15.2% |
| 30034 | Decatur | 47,450 | ▴ 10.1% |
| 30032 | Decatur | 44,697 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 30319 | Brookhaven | 44,026 | ▴ 14.6% |
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DeKalb County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
DeKalb County Demographics
DeKalb County has a median age of 36.3, which makes the county a little younger than Georgia overall. About 23% of residents are under 18, while 13.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 37.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 46.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for DeKalb County GA
Median Age
36.3
Under 18
23%
Age 65+
13.3%
Bachelor's+
46.7%
DeKalb County School Districts
DeKalb County is served by 3 public school districts with 147,064 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are DeKalb County, Atlanta City and Decatur City. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in DeKalb County GA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County School District | 91,752 | 62.4% | ▴ 0.4% |
| Atlanta City School District | 49,945 | 34% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Decatur City School District | 5,367 | 3.6% | ▾ -2.6% |
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DeKalb County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
DeKalb County Housing & Real Estate
DeKalb County has a median home value of $331,400 and a median gross rent of $1,591. About 58% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Georgia median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $310,000 and homes spent about 52 days on the market.
DeKalb County Housing Mix
DeKalb County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
DeKalb County Housing Trends
DeKalb County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County has 28,532 business listings across 1,115 categories. The largest categories in DeKalb County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (730, 2.6%), Landmark And Historical Building (514, 1.8%), and Beauty Salons (496, 1.7%). The full DeKalb County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. DeKalb County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in DeKalb County, GA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 730 | 2.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 514 | 1.8% |
| Beauty Salons | 496 | 1.7% |
| Hair Salons | 475 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 450 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 381 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 372 | 1.3% |
| Professional Services | 369 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 367 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 324 | 1.1% |
DeKalb County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Minuteman Press of Tucker | 3D Printing Service | Tucker |
| Sovereign Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Decatur |
| Camden Creekstone Apartments | Accommodation | Atlanta |
| Tax Geaks | Accountant | Lithonia |
| Stone Mountain Highland Games | Active Life | Stone Mountain |
| Rio Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Doraville |
| Addiction Rehab Dunwoody | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Dunwoody |
| Georgia Agape Adoption Agency | Adoption Services | Atlanta |
| Ameritrain Mortgage Institute | Adult Education | Atlanta |
| Liberator | Adult Entertainment | Atlanta |
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DeKalb County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
DeKalb County Basemaps
DeKalb County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the DeKalb County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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