ZIP Code 30721
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Dalton · Whitfield County · Georgia
- Population
- 53,601
- Median income
- $62,094
- Median home value
- $191,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.3%
- Land area
- 321.5 sq mi
167/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
New York
ZIP code 30721 in Dalton, Georgia has a population of 53,601. The median household income is $62,094, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $191,100, 31% below the US average. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 30721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 321.5 square miles in Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia. The area is home to 53,601 residents, producing a population density of 167 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 30721 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 30721 sits at $62,094 (12% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,806. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $191,100 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 30721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Whitfield County, so you can benchmark 30721 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 30721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30721.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
211 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
131 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 76
Accommodation and food services
76 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 30721, 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
53,601
Population
321.5
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30721?
35.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
23.5%
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?
$62,094
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$27,806
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
19,930
Total Housing Units
18,934
Occupied Units
996
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$948
Median Rent
1988
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30721 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 171 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 202 |
| 2023 | +17.0% | 237 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 246 |
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 998 business establishments in ZIP 30721, employing approximately 22,915 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,234,083,000.
998
Businesses
22,915
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 211 | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 131 | 13.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 87 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 73 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.5% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.6% |
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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