ZIP Code 30721: Population, Income, Housing

State: GA
Total population: 53,060 Household income: $62,094 Rent: $948

Overview

Total population
53,060
Rent
$948
Year built
1988
Household income
$62,094
Per capita income
$27,806
Poverty rate
17%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.8 persons
Rent over 30% of income
41%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Georgia
County
Whitfield County
City
Dalton
Total population
53,060
Adults over 25
33,980
Total households
18,934
Household size
2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$62,094
Per capita income
$27,806
Poverty rate
17%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
41%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$948
Year built
1988
Households that rent
34.7%
Households that own
65.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
58.4%
Black
3.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
11.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
47.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
52.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
24,349 (96.4%)
Commute time to work
22 mins
Work from home
913 (3.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
40.4%
High school graduate or GED
35.6%
Some college or associate degree
10.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 30721 with: Whitfield County, GA Georgia United States

ZIP 30721

Total population53,060
Rent$948
Year built1988
Household income$62,094
Per capita income$27,806
Poverty rate17%
Unemployment rateN/A

Whitfield County, GA

Total population103,598
Rent$971
Year built1987
Household income$67,070
Per capita income$31,618
Poverty rate14.8%
Unemployment rate6.3%

Georgia State

Total population10,940,407
Rent$1,393
Year built1992
Household income$77,353
Per capita income$40,924
Poverty rate13.4%
Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP30721 CountyWhitfield, GAStateGeorgiaCountryUnited States
Total population53,060103,59810,940,407334,922,499
Rent$948$971$1,393$1,413
Year built1988198719921980
Household income$62,094$67,070$77,353$80,734
Per capita income$27,806$31,618$40,924$44,673
Poverty rate17%14.8%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A6.3%3.5%4%

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Summary for 30721

Rent & Income

In 30721, the typical monthly rent is $948 and the typical household income is $62,094. Rent here is lower than Georgia, and household income is lower than Georgia. The estimated poverty rate is 17%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 34.7% of households. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 13.3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 30721 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 30721 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 30721 compares in Georgia (136 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $948 6 / 136 from lower rent $860 – $2,369
Household income $62,094 114 / 136 from higher income $36,111 – $176,957
Poverty rate 17% 110 / 136 from lower poverty 1.9% – 31.9%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Georgia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 30721

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 6th out of 136 ZIP Codes in Georgia. Across Georgia, figures vary from $860 in ZIP 30705 up to $2,369 in ZIP 30045.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 30721 stands 114th out of 136 ZIP Codes. Throughout Georgia, numbers span from $36,111 in ZIP 31601 up to $176,957 in ZIP 30005.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 110th out of 136 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.9% in ZIP 30005 up to 31.9% in ZIP 31705.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 30721 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $948 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 30721

Annual Household Income: $62,094

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 30721

Estimated Rate: 17%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 30721

In ZIP Code 30721, households that rent: 6,566 (34.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,566 34.7%
Owner-Occupied 12,368 65.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 30721

In ZIP Code 30721, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,695 (41%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,695 41%
Other renter households 3,871 59%
Total renter households 6,566 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 30721

Less than High School: 13,723 people (40.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 12,096 people (35.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,640 people (10.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,521 people (13.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,980

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.