30705 ZIP Code — Chatsworth, GA

Murray County, Georgia

ZIP code 30705 is located in Chatsworth, Georgia, within Murray County. It covers approximately 243.15 square miles and serves a population of 33,581 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 30705

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $61,990. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 30705 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

33,581

population

243.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

30705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 30705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chatsworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30721 Dalton (8.5 mi) 30708 Cisco (11.9 mi) 30735 Resaca (12.2 mi) 30711 Crandall (12.6 mi) 30720 Dalton (13.6 mi) 30540 Ellijay (14 mi) 30540 Ellijay (14 mi) 30734 Ranger (15.3 mi) 30710 Cohutta (15.8 mi) 30755 Tunnel Hill (17.4 mi) 30740 Rocky Face (18.3 mi) 30746 Sugar Valley (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	33,581
Population density	138 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	213

Geography
Land area	243.15 sq mi
Water area	2.15 sq mi
Latitude	34.7451
Longitude	-84.7672
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	48.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	36.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

33,581

Population

138

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$61,990

Median household income

$26,707

Per capita income

$161,400

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

10,152

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,062

Under 5

1,085

1,131

5–9

1,156

1,098

10–14

1,122

1,230

15–19

1,258

948

20–24

969

2,112

25–34

2,159

2,178

35–44

2,226

2,201

45–54

2,250

1,103

55–59

1,127

1,094

60–64

1,118

1,521

65–74

1,556

702

75–84

718

226

85+

231

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,228	24.5%
18 and over	25,353	75.5%
65 and over	4,954	14.8%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	30,829	88%
Two or more races	1,801	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,451	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	294	0.8%
Asian	240	0.7%
Other race	228	0.7%
Black or African American	187	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	48.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	36.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$61,990

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,400
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,997	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	649	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,564	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,992	24.5%
Households with children under 18	4,269	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,725	30.5%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	20.5%
Married	56.8%	52.5%
Separated	2.2%	3.7%
Widowed	4.0%	11.3%
Divorced	9.0%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	386	4.9%
Kindergarten	608	7.7%
Elementary school	3,462	43.7%
High school	2,014	25.4%
College / grad school	1,460	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.1%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Construction 5.7%

Professional & management 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	34.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 28.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	25.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,219	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	31,434	93.6%
Spanish	1,446	4.6%
Other Indo-European	1,272	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	174	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,015	92.4%
Born in same state	30,866	91.9%
Born in different state	23,631	70.4%
Foreign born	149	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,566	7.6%
Not a US citizen	943	36.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10,348	30.8%
Arab	3,377	10.1%
Italian	2,122	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	300	0.9%
Dutch	49	0.1%
Polish	29	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	88.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30705

What city is ZIP code 30705 in?

ZIP code 30705 is primarily assigned to Chatsworth, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30705 in?

ZIP code 30705 falls within Murray County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 30705?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30705?

The median home value in ZIP code 30705 is $161,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 30705?

ZIP code 30705 has an estimated population of 33,581 residents, with a density of 138 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30705?

The median household income in ZIP code 30705 is $61,990, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30705 in?

ZIP code 30705 observes the EST timezone.