Zip code 30701: Calhoun, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30701
30701 is a small-town zip code in Calhoun, Georgia (Gordon County), covering 152 sq mi of land. About 44,691 people live here, or 295 per square mile. The median resident is 36.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $63,921 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $229,900, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $925 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.3 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and management.
How 30701 compares
- Uninsured rate15.5%89thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%193rd of 701 in GA
- Population44,69174thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,40765th of 708 in GA
- Residents under 1824.5%71stU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%220th of 708 in GA
- Housing vacancy8.3%62ndU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%471st of 694 in GA
- Veterans6.6%61stU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%386th of 708 in GA
- 56thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%353rd of 704 in GA
- Government workers14.5%56thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%394th of 704 in GA
- Homeownership rate70.4%54thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%406th of 693 in GA
- 50thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477354th of 691 in GA
- Poverty rate10.6%48thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%476th of 694 in GA
- 48thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%155th of 708 in GA
- Diversity index44.643rdU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9441st of 708 in GA
- Average commute24.3 min38thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min501st of 684 in GA
- Median age36.732ndU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6502nd of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$42,84832ndU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066318th of 699 in GA
- 30thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%388th of 678 in GA
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%510th of 708 in GA
- Median home value$229,90028thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300300th of 661 in GA
- Median household income$63,92127thU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353350th of 672 in GA
- Per capita income$32,51526thU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924352nd of 708 in GA
- Population density295/sq mi25thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi244th of 708 in GA
- 23rdU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%364th of 708 in GA
- Work from home7.6%20thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%396th of 706 in GA
- Broadband access87.2%20thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%352nd of 693 in GA
- 19thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%446th of 704 in GA
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%378th of 704 in GA
- 15thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393371st of 628 in GA
- 5thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%552nd of 704 in GA
| Measure | 30701 | Gordon | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 15.5% | 15.4% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 193rd of 701 | |
| Population | 44,691 | 59,100 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 65th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.5% | 23.1% | 23.2% | 22% | 220th of 708 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.3% | 9.4% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 471st of 694 | |
| Veterans | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 386th of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.8% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 10% | 353rd of 704 | |
| Government workers | 14.5% | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 394th of 704 | |
| Homeownership rate | 70.4% | 73.9% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 406th of 693 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.434 | 0.442 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 354th of 691 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% | 12% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 476th of 694 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.3% | 7.9% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 155th of 708 | |
| Diversity index | 44.6 | 39.7 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 441st of 708 | |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.3 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 501st of 684 | |
| Median age | 36.7 | 38.9 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 502nd of 708 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,848 | $42,453 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 318th of 699 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.2% | 41.6% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 388th of 678 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.8% | 15.8% | 15% | 17.2% | 510th of 708 | |
| Median home value | $229,900 | $222,900 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 300th of 661 | |
| Median household income | $63,921 | $63,650 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 350th of 672 | |
| Per capita income | $32,515 | $32,658 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 352nd of 708 | |
| Population density | 295/sq mi | 166/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 244th of 708 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21% | 18.8% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 364th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 6.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 396th of 706 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 87.2% | 85.2% | 91% | 91% | 352nd of 693 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 446th of 704 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 1.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 378th of 704 | |
| Median gross rent | $925 | $937 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 371st of 628 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.5% | 5.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 552nd of 704 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White72%
- Black4%
- Hispanic20%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,897
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 71.3%
- Married couples
- 52.2%
- Living alone
- 25.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.6%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 17,331
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Vacant
- 8.3%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 30701 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,879 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,369 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,245 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,618 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,861 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.9%
- Households with broadband
- 87.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 66.8%
- No internet access
- 7.8%
- Without health insurance
- 15.5%
- Limited-English households
- 4.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Calhoun
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Gordon County
- Center point
- 34.4944° N, 84.9542° W
- Land area
- 152 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30701 spans 2 counties
- Gordon County94% of land
- Floyd County6% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Calhoun10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30701
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30703 | Calhoun, GA · PO box | 0.6 mi | — |
| 30733 | Plainville, GA | 7.8 mi | $57,569 |
| 30746 | Sugar Valley, GA | 8.1 mi | $81,696 |
| 30735 | Resaca, GA | 8.5 mi | $64,095 |
| 30103 | Adairsville, GA | 9.3 mi | $78,071 |
| 30105 | Armuchee, GA | 13 mi | $99,375 |
| 30734 | Ranger, GA | 14 mi | $66,917 |
| 30732 | Oakman, GA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 30139 | Fairmount, GA | 15 mi | $69,096 |
| 30171 | Rydal, GA | 16 mi | $73,409 |
| 30720 | Dalton, GA | 17 mi | $69,369 |
| 30145 | Kingston, GA | 17 mi | $80,352 |
Zip codes like 30701 elsewhere
Questions about 30701
What city is zip code 30701?
30701 is assigned to Calhoun, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30701 in?
30701 is mostly in Gordon County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 30701?
About 44,691 people live in 30701, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30701 in?
30701 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30701?
The median household income in 30701 is $63,921.
What zip codes are near 30701?
The closest zip codes to 30701 are 30703, 30733, 30746, 30735, 30103.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30701, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.