Zip code 30741: Rossville, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 30741
30741 is a suburban zip code in Rossville, Georgia (Walker County), covering 25 sq mi of land. About 30,041 people live here, or 1,208 per square mile. The median resident is 41 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $58,834 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $172,700, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,040 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.
How 30741 compares
- Uninsured rate16.7%91stWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%146th of 701 in GA
- Housing vacancy12.3%80thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%333rd of 694 in GA
- Poverty rate15.6%72ndU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%313th of 694 in GA
- 71stU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%228th of 708 in GA
- 65thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6292nd of 708 in GA
- Average commute28 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min327th of 684 in GA
- Veterans6.1%54thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%429th of 708 in GA
- Population30,04150thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407135th of 708 in GA
- Homeownership rate67.7%48thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%455th of 693 in GA
- Population density1,208/sq mi47thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi142nd of 708 in GA
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%328th of 704 in GA
- 42ndU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%441st of 704 in GA
- 38thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%346th of 678 in GA
- Residents under 1819.6%28thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%489th of 708 in GA
- 25thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%392nd of 704 in GA
- Median gross rent$1,04024thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393287th of 628 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$40,87224thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066393rd of 699 in GA
- Median household income$58,83419thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353412th of 672 in GA
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%408th of 708 in GA
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%386th of 704 in GA
- Per capita income$29,18817thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924459th of 708 in GA
- Diversity index24.417thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9606th of 708 in GA
- 16thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%421st of 706 in GA
- Median home value$172,70015thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300411th of 661 in GA
- 15thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477543rd of 691 in GA
- 13thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%616th of 704 in GA
- 12thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%481st of 708 in GA
- Broadband access84.6%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%431st of 693 in GA
| Measure | 30741 | Walker | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 16.7% | 12.6% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 146th of 701 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 333rd of 694 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.6% | 13.3% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 313th of 694 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.6% | 19.6% | 15% | 17.2% | 228th of 708 | |
| Median age | 41 | 42.1 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 292nd of 708 | |
| Average commute | 28 min | 29.4 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 327th of 684 | |
| Veterans | 6.1% | 6.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 429th of 708 | |
| Population | 30,041 | 68,762 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 135th of 708 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.7% | 77.2% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 455th of 693 | |
| Population density | 1,208/sq mi | 154/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 142nd of 708 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 328th of 704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.7% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 10% | 441st of 704 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.7% | 47% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 346th of 678 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.6% | 21.2% | 23.2% | 22% | 489th of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.8% | 8.9% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 392nd of 704 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,040 | $940 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 287th of 628 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,872 | $41,554 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 393rd of 699 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $58,834 | $59,469 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 412th of 672 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.8% | 21.3% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 408th of 708 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 1.8% | 4% | 3.8% | 386th of 704 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,188 | $32,130 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 459th of 708 | |
| Diversity index | 24.4 | 20 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 606th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 7% | 11.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 421st of 706 | |
| Median home value | $172,700 | $197,100 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 411th of 661 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.391 | 0.450 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 543rd of 691 | |
| Government workers | 9.1% | 13.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 616th of 704 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2% | 1.3% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 481st of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.6% | 88.3% | 91% | 91% | 431st of 693 |
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
- White87%
- Black3%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 12,337
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 63.3%
- Married couples
- 41.1%
- Living alone
- 30.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.1%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,070
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Vacant
- 12.3%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.1%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (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 | 30741 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,934 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,018 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,609 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $38,848 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,615 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5%
- Households with broadband
- 84.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67%
- No internet access
- 14.2%
- Without health insurance
- 16.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Rossville
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Walker County
- Center point
- 34.9527° N, 85.2813° W
- Land area
- 25 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
30741 spans 2 counties
- Walker County72% of land
- Catoosa County28% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Fairview (unincorporated)20% of zip
- Chattanooga Valley (unincorporated)12% of zip
- Lakeview (unincorporated)9% of zip
- Fort Oglethorpe9% of zip
- Rossville7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 30741
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30742 | Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 2.4 mi | $49,323 |
| 37407 | Chattanooga, TN | 3.4 mi | $35,845 |
| 37410 | Chattanooga, TN | 3.9 mi | $28,708 |
| 37412 | Chattanooga, TN | 4.4 mi | $62,508 |
| 30725 | Flintstone, GA | 4.5 mi | $49,699 |
| 37350 | Lookout Mountain, TN | 4.9 mi | $201,000 |
| 37409 | Chattanooga, TN | 5 mi | $74,754 |
| 37404 | Chattanooga, TN | 5.2 mi | $56,637 |
| 37408 | Chattanooga, TN | 5.7 mi | $81,250 |
| 37411 | Chattanooga, TN | 5.9 mi | $56,579 |
| 30750 | Lookout Mountain, GA | 6.2 mi | $107,917 |
| 37401 | Chattanooga, TN · PO box | 6.6 mi | — |
Zip codes like 30741 elsewhere
Questions about 30741
What city is zip code 30741?
30741 is assigned to Rossville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 30741 in?
30741 is mostly in Walker County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 30741?
About 30,041 people live in 30741, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 30741 in?
30741 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 30741?
The median household income in 30741 is $58,834.
What zip codes are near 30741?
The closest zip codes to 30741 are 30742, 37407, 37410, 37412, 30725.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30741, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.