30720 ZIP Code — Dalton, GA
Whitfield County, Georgia
ZIP code 30720 is located in Dalton, Georgia, within Whitfield County. It covers approximately 48.65 square miles and serves a population of 26,530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.
About ZIP code 30720
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($64,034) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
26,530
population
48.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30720 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30720
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dalton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
30740 Rocky Face (4.8 mi)
30721 Dalton (5.9 mi)
30755 Tunnel Hill (7.4 mi)
30736 Ringgold (10.4 mi)
30739 Rock Spring (12.2 mi)
30735 Resaca (12.7 mi)
30746 Sugar Valley (12.8 mi)
30705 Chatsworth (13.6 mi)
30710 Cohutta (13.7 mi)
30728 La Fayette (13.7 mi)
37302 Apison (18.1 mi)
30742 Fort Oglethorpe (18.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,530 |
| Population density | 545 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 313 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7595 |
| Longitude | -85.0055 |
| 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 | 46.1% | 50.5% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 14.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 3.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
26,530
Population
545
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$64,034
Median household income
$35,004
Per capita income
$218,800
Median home value
$911
Median monthly rent
56.6%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
6,566
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,017
Under 5
1,105
690
5–9
750
666
10–14
723
907
15–19
985
904
20–24
983
1,853
25–34
2,014
1,590
35–44
1,728
1,627
45–54
1,768
788
55–59
856
711
60–64
772
1,107
65–74
1,203
597
75–84
648
258
85+
280
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,021 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 20,509 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,093 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.4%
Hispanic or Latino
13.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
Other race
6.9%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.9%
Black or African American
2.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,895 | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,255 | 13.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,703 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 2,133 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 1,041 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 890 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 862 | 2.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.1% | 50.5% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 14.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 3.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $64,034 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
27.8%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,800 |
| Median rent / month | $911 |
| Owner occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 57.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.4% |
| Electricity | 85.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,372 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 393 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,582 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,909 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,814 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,747 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 30.9% |
| Married | 48.3% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.2%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 474 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 353 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,052 | 33.7% |
| High school | 1,283 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,926 | 31.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.5%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Retail trade
7.7%
Construction
7.3%
Professional & management
7.2%
Other services
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.2% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 3.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
14.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 27.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 923 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| No insurance | 17.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,408 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 3,090 | 12.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,799 | 11.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 219 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,428 | 80.8% |
| Born in same state | 21,251 | 80.1% |
| Born in different state | 14,017 | 52.8% |
| Foreign born | 177 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,102 | 19.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,478 | 48.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,230 | 19.7% |
| Italian | 1,990 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,776 | 6.7% |
| English | 160 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30720
What city is ZIP code 30720 in?
ZIP code 30720 is primarily assigned to Dalton, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 30720 in?
ZIP code 30720 falls within Whitfield County, Georgia.
What is the population of ZIP code 30720?
ZIP code 30720 has an estimated population of 26,530 residents, with a density of 545 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30720?
The median home value in ZIP code 30720 is $218,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 30720?
The median household income in ZIP code 30720 is $64,034, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 30720 in?
ZIP code 30720 observes the EST timezone.