Calhoun, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30701
Gordon County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,053
- 102/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,921
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calhoun pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 102
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30701 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 30701 (Calhoun, GA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.2 in 2023 to 243.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, with 40,053 residents across 392.3 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30701 reports a modest median household income of $63,921 (9% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,515. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $229,900 (5% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $925; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Gordon County, so 30701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 30701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calhoun, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
195 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Construction 71
Construction
71 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30701, Calhoun, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,053
Population
392.3
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30701?
36.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
9.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,921
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,515
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30701 ranks nationally
Calhoun, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,921 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,331housing units
17,331
Total Housing Units
15,897
Occupied Units
1,434
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,900
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30701 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 211 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 233 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 244 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 907 business establishments in ZIP 30701, employing approximately 16,192 people with a combined annual payroll of $977,003,000.
907
Businesses
16,192
Employees
$977.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 195 | 21.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 71 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 65 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.3% |
| Information | 14 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 30701 vs 30746 →
ZIP 30701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30701
Calhoun (30701)
40,053 residents
- 30103 14,781
Adairsville (30103)
14,781 residents
- 30735 6,153
Resaca (30735)
6,153 residents
- 30733 2,080
Plainville (30733)
2,080 residents
- 30746 1,223
Sugar Valley (30746)
1,223 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30746
Sugar Valley (30746)
$81,696 median income
- 30103
Adairsville (30103)
$78,071 median income
- 30735
Resaca (30735)
$64,095 median income
- 30701
Calhoun (30701)
$63,921 median income
- 30733
Plainville (30733)
$57,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30701 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 30701, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,053 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 30701 in?
ZIP code 30701 (Calhoun) is located in Gordon County, Georgia. Gordon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gordon-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30701?
ZIP code 30701 in Calhoun, GA has a population of 40,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30701?
The median household income in ZIP 30701 is $63,921, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30701?
The median home value in ZIP 30701 is $229,900, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30701 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30701?
ZIP code 30701 has 907 business establishments employing approximately 16,192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30701 are: Retail trade (195), Health care and social assistance (110), Accommodation and food services (89). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30701 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 30701?
In ZIP code 30701, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 30701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30701 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30701?
In ZIP code 30701, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30701 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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