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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
$63,921
Median income
$229,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,515. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $229,900 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $925 monthly, and 70.4% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 30701, plus 4 more within Gordon County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 30701?

36.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,331

Total Housing Units

15,897

Occupied Units

1,434

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$229,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 30701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
30746 Sugar Valley, GA 1,223 6.9 mi
30103 Adairsville, GA 14,781 9.2 mi
30733 Plainville, GA 2,080 7.5 mi
30735 Resaca, GA 6,153 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gordon County

30735 standard
Resaca, GA
Pop: 6,153
30734 standard
Ranger, GA
Pop: 3,466
30733 standard
Plainville, GA
Pop: 2,080
30746 standard
Sugar Valley, GA
Pop: 1,223

Related Areas

Gordon County Calhoun, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.