Tunnel Hill, GA · standard
ZIP Code 30755
Whitfield County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,590
- 104/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,167
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tunnel Hill pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 104
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 30755 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 30755 (Tunnel Hill, GA) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.9 in 2023 to 249.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 30755 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tunnel Hill, Whitfield County, Georgia, home to 9,590 residents across 92.1 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 30755 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,167 (5% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,714. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $195,100 (19% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Whitfield County, so 30755 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 30755
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tunnel Hill, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 30755.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 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 30755, Tunnel Hill, 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
9,590
Population
92.1
Area (sq mi)
104
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 30755?
36.0
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
5.0%
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?
$74,167
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$34,714
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 30755 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Tunnel Hill, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,167 Top 36% higher than 64% of 677 Georgia 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
3,986housing units
3,986
Total Housing Units
3,660
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$833
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
-1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 30755 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 172 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 204 |
| 2023 | +24.3% | 254 |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 250 |
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 89 business establishments in ZIP 30755, employing approximately 3,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,270,000.
89
Businesses
3,182
Employees
$142.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 15.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 12.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 30755 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 30721
Dalton (30721)
53,601 residents
- 30736
Ringgold (30736)
41,029 residents
- 30720
Dalton (30720)
26,895 residents
- 30755 9,590
Tunnel Hill (30755)
9,590 residents
- 30740 8,600
Rocky Face (30740)
8,600 residents
- 30710 6,661
Cohutta (30710)
6,661 residents
- 37302 3,730
Apison (37302)
3,730 residents
- 30756 74
Varnell (30756)
74 residents
- 30726 56
Graysville (30726)
56 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 30755 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 30755 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37302
Apison (37302)
$128,885 median income
- 30736
Ringgold (30736)
$83,821 median income
- 30740
Rocky Face (30740)
$79,671 median income
- 30710
Cohutta (30710)
$78,819 median income
- 30755
Tunnel Hill (30755)
$74,167 median income
- 30720
Dalton (30720)
$69,369 median income
- 30721
Dalton (30721)
$62,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 30755 ranks #5 of 7 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 30755, 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 (9,590 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 30755 in?
ZIP code 30755 (Tunnel Hill) is located in Whitfield County, Georgia. Whitfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whitfield-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 30755?
ZIP code 30755 in Tunnel Hill, GA has a population of 9,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 30755?
The median household income in ZIP 30755 is $74,167, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 30755?
The median home value in ZIP 30755 is $195,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 30755?
The largest racial group in ZIP 30755 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 30755?
ZIP code 30755 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 3,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 30755?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 30755 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 30755?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 30755 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 30755?
In ZIP code 30755, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 30755?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 30755 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 30755?
In ZIP code 30755, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 30755?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 30755 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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