County

Whitfield County, GA

9 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Georgia

👥106,254Population
💰$64,395Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$197,137Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 35.9%Black: 3%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic35.9%
Black3.0%
Asian1.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma2,652 (4.7%)
HS Graduate19,120 (33.6%)
Some College9,525 (16.8%)
Associates8,323 (14.6%)
Bachelors4,523 (8%)
Graduate Degree12,678 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,395 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$197,136 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$905/mo
Total Housing Units40,966
Vacant Units3,451

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Whitfield County, GA

Whitfield County is located in Georgia and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 106,254 residents. With a median age of 36.8, it is a relatively young county.

Whitfield County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,395 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Whitfield County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $197,136 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $905. Homeownership rates are high at 66.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Whitfield County are majority White (57.47%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Whitfield County, GA is a solidly middle-class area in Georgia. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Whitfield County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30710 Cohutta 7,725 $71,197 $234,800 $1,084 4.5% 36.8%
30720 Dalton 27,122 $65,620 $225,600 $965 5.9% 42.1%
30721 Dalton 52,477 $57,749 $172,500 $898 5.1% 20.8%
30740 Rocky Face 8,159 $88,665 $241,600 $727 8.4% 39.4%
30755 Tunnel Hill 10,768 $70,433 $184,800 $799 7.6% 28.4%

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