City

Rockmart, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Georgia

👥18,006Population
💰$55,704Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$184,500Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.1%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 10.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White81.1%
Hispanic5.5%
Black10.4%
Asian1.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma227 (2%)
HS Graduate4,375 (39.4%)
Some College2,336 (21%)
Associates1,303 (11.7%)
Bachelors952 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,905 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 21%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College21.0%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,704 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$184,500 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units7,318
Vacant Units722

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
54%
About Rockmart, GA

Rockmart is a city in Georgia, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,006 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Rockmart is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,704 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rockmart is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockmart is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.12%).

Rockmart, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Rockmart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30153 18,006 $55,704 $184,500 $1,015 5.1% 25.7% 66.4%