| ZIP Code | 30721 |
|---|---|
| City | Dalton |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Whitfield County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 733 ft |
| Latitude | 34.792977 |
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| Longitude | -84.908686 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13313 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.8% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,658 (6.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,940 (42.2%) |
| Some College | 4,427 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 3,520 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,492 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,909 (15.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,749 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $172,500 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $898/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,866 |
| Vacant Units | 1,147 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,866 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,147 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 30721 is located in Dalton, Georgia, within Whitfield County. With a population of 52,477, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 30721 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,749 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 30721 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $172,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $898 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 30721 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.7%. Residents are less-educated — 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 30721 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 30721 in Dalton, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 52,477 residents, a median household income of $57,749, and a median home value of $172,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.