Insulation Services in Buckhead, GA

Buckhead is Atlanta’s uptown commercial and residential district, comprising approximately the northernmost fifth of the city, known as the “Beverly Hills of Atlanta” for its affluent neighborhoods, luxury shopping, and prestigious character.

Buckhead Quick Facts:

• Incorporated: Part of Atlanta (annexed to the city)
• Population: Approximately 94,567 residents (daytime population swells to 140,000+)
• Location: Northern section of Atlanta, Fulton County
• County: Fulton County (City of Atlanta)
• Known For: Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, Atlanta History Center, Governor’s Mansion, third-largest business district in Atlanta, affluent neighborhoods

History: In 1838, Henry Irby purchased 202.5 acres surrounding the present intersection of Peachtree, Roswell, and West Paces Ferry roads from Daniel Johnson for $650. Irby established a general store and tavern at the northwest corner of the intersection, and the area was known as Irbyville. The name “Buckhead” comes from a story that Irby killed a large buck deer and placed the head in a prominent location for travelers to see. The area was first occupied by Cherokee and Creek Indians who by the 1820s had sold off most of their lands, which were subsequently occupied by Andrew Jackson’s military. Buckhead remained lightly populated wilderness through much of the 19th century, growing from a population of 2,603 in 1920 to 10,356 by 1930 as it evolved into a posh suburb.

Community: Modern Buckhead is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Atlanta and the third-largest business district within Atlanta city limits, behind Downtown and Midtown. With an estimated 94,567 residents and median household income of $113,611, Buckhead features over 1,500 retail outlets with $3.6 billion in annual retail sales. Notably, 79% of Buckhead residents have a four-year college degree, and over half of all households earn $100,000+ annually. The area is home to the Atlanta History Center, Governor’s Mansion, Lenox Square (the city’s first mall opened in 1959), Phipps Plaza, Chastain Park, and major corporate headquarters. Buckhead’s 71% tree canopy coverage makes it one of Atlanta’s greenest areas.