ZIP Code 30720
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Dalton · Whitfield County · Georgia
- Population
- 26,895
- Median income
- $69,369
- Median home value
- $249,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.1%
- Land area
- 125.8 sq mi
214/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
New York
ZIP code 30720 in Dalton, Georgia has a population of 26,895. The median household income is $69,369, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $249,800, 10% below the US average. 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 30720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.8 square miles in Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia. The area is home to 26,895 residents, producing a population density of 214 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 30720 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30720 sits at $69,369 (1% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,349. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $249,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,054 per month, and 57.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Whitfield County, so you can benchmark 30720 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 30720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30720.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
162 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
121 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
98 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 30720, Dalton, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,895
Population
125.8
Area (sq mi)
214
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30720?
37.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
20.0%
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?
$69,369
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$36,349
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,030
Total Housing Units
9,707
Occupied Units
1,323
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$1,054
Median Rent
1984
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30720 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 147 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 166 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 191 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 211 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 222 |
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 1,062 business establishments in ZIP 30720, employing approximately 25,690 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,303,259,000.
1,062
Businesses
25,690
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 162 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 121 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 98 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 94 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 51 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 3.3% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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