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Acworth, GA
City in Cobb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30101.
Population
22,473
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,457
ZIP codes
1
Acworth and its ZIP codes
Acworth at a glance
- Acworth is about 13 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 53rd among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $83,539, 8% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,900 (12% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,664 a month.
Local data for Acworth, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Acworth, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,539
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$339,900
Median rent
$1,664/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.9%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,780), German Americans (1,707), Mexican Americans (1,507).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cobb County. PPP loans are for Acworth.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,377
381,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,583
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $6,693 per person
How people get to work
Acworth, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Acworth, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,144
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Acworth, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Acworth
1 in or overlapping Acworth. Population shown
Cities near Acworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KennesawCity | 3.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Kennesaw State UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| EmersonCity | 7.3 mi | 8.7 |
| WoodstockCity | 8.7 mi | 13 |
| MariettaCity | 9.6 mi | 23.8 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| CartersvilleCity | 12 mi | 28.7 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| Powder SpringsCity | 13 mi | 8 |
| DallasCity | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| HiramCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Mountain ParkCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| SmyrnaCity | 16 mi | 16.2 |
| AustellCity | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| WhiteCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| EuharleeCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Acworth, GA in?
- Acworth is in Cobb County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Acworth, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Acworth include 30101.
- What is the population of Acworth, GA?
- About 22,473 people live in Acworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Acworth?
- Nearby places include Kennesaw (3.1 mi), Kennesaw State University (4.8 mi), Emerson (7.3 mi), Woodstock (8.7 mi), Marietta (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023