30120 ZIP Code — Cartersville, GA
Bartow County, Georgia
ZIP code 30120 is located in Cartersville, Georgia, within Bartow County. It covers approximately 92.98 square miles and serves a population of 42,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/470/678.
About ZIP code 30120
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $80,370.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
42,091
population
92.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30120 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30120
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cartersville | Acceptable |
| Cartersville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30121 Cartersville (3.9 mi)
30121 Cartersville (3.9 mi)
30137 Emerson (6.3 mi)
30184 White (8.5 mi)
30145 Kingston (8.7 mi)
30178 Taylorsville (9 mi)
30102 Acworth (13.1 mi)
30171 Rydal (13.2 mi)
30103 Adairsville (13.2 mi)
30101 Acworth (13.7 mi)
30132 Dallas (13.8 mi)
30104 Aragon (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,091 |
| Population density | 453 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 92.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1919 |
| Longitude | -84.8446 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 770/470/678 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 41.2% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 21.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
42,091
Population
453
People per sq mi
37.3
Median age
$80,370
Median household income
$34,231
Per capita income
$246,500
Median home value
$1,060
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
12,488
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,580
Under 5
1,590
1,216
5–9
1,223
1,504
10–14
1,513
1,424
15–19
1,433
1,384
20–24
1,393
2,605
25–34
2,621
2,944
35–44
2,962
2,765
45–54
2,782
1,421
55–59
1,429
1,359
60–64
1,367
1,624
65–74
1,634
915
75–84
921
240
85+
242
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,611 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 31,480 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,576 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.8%
Black or African American
12.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,883 | 73.8% |
| Black or African American | 5,491 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,477 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,144 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,140 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 291 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 126 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.7% | 41.2% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 21.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $80,370 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
38.9%
$300k–$500k
25.2%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,060 |
| Owner occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.0% |
| Electricity | 57.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,179 | 56.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 856 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,239 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,334 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,474 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,142 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 24.0% |
| Married | 53.4% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 742 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 257 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,593 | 46.2% |
| High school | 2,649 | 26.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,702 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.2%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Professional & management
10.6%
Retail trade
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.4% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 22.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,342 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 12.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,921 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 1,984 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,885 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 41 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,234 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 39,719 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 28,592 | 67.9% |
| Foreign born | 515 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,857 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 765 | 41.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,070 | 14.4% |
| French | 4,736 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 2,717 | 6.5% |
| English | 251 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 117 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 103 | 0.2% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30120
What city is ZIP code 30120 in?
ZIP code 30120 is primarily assigned to Cartersville, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30120 in?
ZIP code 30120 falls within Bartow County, Georgia.
What is the population of ZIP code 30120?
ZIP code 30120 has an estimated population of 42,091 residents, with a density of 453 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30120?
The median household income in ZIP code 30120 is $80,370, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30120?
The median home value in ZIP code 30120 is $246,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 30120 in?
ZIP code 30120 observes the EST timezone.