| ZIP Code | 30720 |
|---|---|
| City | Dalton |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Whitfield County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 1,121 ft |
| Latitude | 34.733645 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.000824 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13313 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 869 (5.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,687 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 1,869 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 2,309 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,307 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,049 (33.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,620 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,600 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $965/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,731 |
| Vacant Units | 1,473 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,731 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,473 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 30720 is located in Dalton, Georgia, within Whitfield County. With a population of 27,122, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 30720 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,620 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30720 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $965 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.9%) and renters (40.1%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 30720 is majority White (52.55%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30720 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 30720 in Dalton, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,122 residents, a median household income of $65,620, and a median home value of $225,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.