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Alpharetta, GA
City in Fulton County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30005, 30009, 30022.
Population
66,855
Land area
26.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,485
ZIP codes
3
Alpharetta and its ZIP codes
Alpharetta at a glance
- Alpharetta is about 13 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $147,612, 91% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $649,000 (about 2.1 times the Georgia figure) and median rent is $1,948 a month.
Local data for Alpharetta, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alpharetta, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$147,612
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$649,000
Median rent
$1,948/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
70.7%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (8,914), German Americans (6,255), Irish Americans (6,021).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Alpharetta.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,950
948,768 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,238
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.5B
FY 2026, $9,831 per person
PPP loans
$511M
3,801 loans, 48,513 jobs reported
How people get to work
Alpharetta, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.5%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home36.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alpharetta, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
992
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpharetta, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.4%
U.S. 33.3% -10.9 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Alpharetta
3 in or overlapping Alpharetta. Population shown
Cities near Alpharetta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiltonCity | 5.1 mi | 38.6 |
| Johns CreekCity | 5.5 mi | 30.8 |
| RoswellCity | 5.6 mi | 40.7 |
| Peachtree CornersCity | 7.5 mi | 16.1 |
| Berkeley LakeCity | 7.8 mi | 1.7 |
| DuluthCity | 8.2 mi | 10.2 |
| Mountain ParkCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| DunwoodyCity | 8.9 mi | 13 |
| NorcrossCity | 9.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Sandy SpringsCity | 11 mi | 37.7 |
| DoravilleCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| SuwaneeCity | 12 mi | 11.1 |
| CummingCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| ChambleeCity | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| Sugar HillCity | 14 mi | 11.3 |
| BrookhavenCity | 14 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpharetta, GA in?
- Alpharetta is in Fulton County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Alpharetta, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alpharetta include 30005, 30009, 30022.
- What is the population of Alpharetta, GA?
- About 66,855 people live in Alpharetta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpharetta?
- Nearby places include Milton (5.1 mi), Johns Creek (5.5 mi), Roswell (5.6 mi), Peachtree Corners (7.5 mi), Berkeley Lake (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023