% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Atlanta Metro

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

SNAP participation rates across the Atlanta metro exhibit a stark north-south divide, with zip codes north of I-285—particularly around Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Brookhaven—consistently falling below 5%, while areas south of downtown Atlanta and extending toward Hartsfield-Jackson frequently exceed 25-35%. A pronounced high-usage cluster in the bright yellow range (40-50%) is concentrated in zip codes immediately south and southeast of downtown Atlanta, as well as a smaller pocket to the east near Decatur. The western and southwestern suburbs display moderate-to-high rates in the 15-30% range, creating a gradient that contrasts sharply with the deep purple, low-participation zones dominating the northern reaches of the metro.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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