30137 ZIP Code — Emerson, GA

Bartow County, Georgia

ZIP code 30137 is located in Emerson, Georgia, within Bartow County. It covers approximately 3.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 770/470/678.

About ZIP code 30137

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $76,250.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,958
population
3.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
30137 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 30137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 30137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Emerson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
30121 Cartersville (5.3 mi) 30121 Cartersville (5.3 mi) 30120 Cartersville (6.3 mi) 30101 Acworth (7.5 mi) 30102 Acworth (7.6 mi) 30184 White (9.4 mi) 30132 Dallas (10.7 mi) 30189 Woodstock (11 mi) 30178 Taylorsville (11.2 mi) 30144 Kennesaw (11.7 mi) 30152 Kennesaw (11.8 mi) 30145 Kingston (14.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,958
Population density 614 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 3.19 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 34.1265
Longitude -84.7685
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 770/470/678
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.1% 41.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 33.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 21.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 2.8% 4.1% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,958
Population
614
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$76,250
Median household income
$30,595
Per capita income
$174,000
Median home value
$1,143
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
520
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
55
Under 5
53
58
5–9
57
111
10–14
109
17
15–19
17
99
20–24
96
124
25–34
122
148
35–44
144
135
45–54
132
52
55–59
50
63
60–64
62
80
65–74
79
43
75–84
42
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846924.0%
18 and over1,48976.0%
65 and over25413.0%
Median age36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%
Black or African American 9.4%
Two or more races 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Other race 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,59377.7%
Black or African American1939.4%
Two or more races1014.9%
Hispanic or Latino934.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native522.5%
Other race160.8%
Asian30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.1% 41.2% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 33.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 21.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 2.8% 4.1% 7.1%
Under $10k 11.0%
$10k–$15k 2.0%
$15k–$25k 8.0%
$25k–$35k 2.6%
$35k–$50k 10.4%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 25.6%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.0%
$10k–$15k2.0%
$15k–$25k8.0%
$25k–$35k2.6%
$35k–$50k10.4%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k15.9%
$100k–$150k25.6%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%
$50k–$100k 11.7%
$100k–$150k 17.3%
$150k–$200k 34.0%
$200k–$300k 19.3%
$300k–$500k 2.4%
$500k–$1M 10.3%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$174,000
Median rent / month$1,143
Owner occupied71.9%
Renter occupied28.1%
Vacant2.4%
Single-family detached93.2%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes5.3%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.77

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–20199.1%
2000–200921.6%
1990–199911.7%
1980–198916.7%
1970–197912.8%
1960–19699.2%
1950–19593.1%
1940–19496.1%
1939 or earlier8.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms24.3%
3 bedrooms63.0%
4 bedrooms6.8%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle26.3%
2 vehicles33.3%
3 or more36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.0%
Electricity67.1%
Propane / LP gas4.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33247.4%
Cohabiting couple162.3%
Male householder, no spouse15522.1%
Female householder, no spouse19728.1%
Households with children under 1825436.3%
Households with seniors (65+)20629.4%
Average household size2.80

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.3%25.6%
Married49.1%53.3%
Separated0.0%1.2%
Widowed1.2%6.8%
Divorced21.4%13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 11.6%
HS graduate 29.3%
Some college, no degree 21.8%
Associate's degree 10.0%
Bachelor's degree 19.4%
Graduate / professional 4.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.4%
Bachelor's or higher24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten183.5%
Elementary school29658.2%
High school5510.8%
College / grad school14027.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%
Manufacturing 19.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%
Other services 8.3%
Finance & real estate 8.2%
Retail trade 7.5%
Construction 6.7%
Professional & management 4.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Public administration 1.2%
Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.0%
Service19.8%
Sales & office26.0%
Natural resources & construction8.3%
Production & transportation18.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.7%
Government8.1%
Self-employed5.9%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.4%
Carpool9.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home6.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.5

Poverty

All people 11.8%
Under 18 years 22.4%
18 and over 8.5%
Married-couple families 2.4%
Female-led households 34.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.9%
Retirement income22.0%
Supplemental Security9.6%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP13.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure36.6%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis26.8%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.7%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression22.3%
Fair or poor health17.7%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.4%
Visited dentist55.3%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss18.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1147.7%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 187.0%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.0%
Public insurance34.9%
No insurance9.5%
Uninsured under 192.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,85094.5%
Spanish472.5%
Other Indo-European472.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,87695.8%
Born in same state1,86695.3%
Born in different state1,58180.7%
Foreign born100.5%
Naturalized citizen824.2%
Not a US citizen2732.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab27013.8%
French1708.7%
Italian1578%
Dutch40.2%
AncestryCount%
German30.2%
English30.2%
Polish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.8%
Internet access94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 30137

What city is ZIP code 30137 in?

ZIP code 30137 is primarily assigned to Emerson, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 30137 in?

ZIP code 30137 falls within Bartow County, Georgia.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 30137?

The median home value in ZIP code 30137 is $174,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 30137?

ZIP code 30137 has an estimated population of 1,958 residents, with a density of 614 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 30137?

The median household income in ZIP code 30137 is $76,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 30137 in?

ZIP code 30137 observes the EST timezone.

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