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Austell, GA
City in Cobb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30106, 30111.
Population
8,447
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,326
ZIP codes
2
Austell and its ZIP codes
Austell at a glance
- Austell is about 7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 131st most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $72,938 a year, 6% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,900 (6% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,494 a month.
Local data for Austell, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Austell, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,938
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$284,900
Median rent
$1,494/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,002), Irish Americans (221), Nigerian Americans (220).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cobb County. PPP loans are for Austell.
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
PPP loans
$296K
12 loans, 40 jobs reported
How people get to work
Austell, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Austell, 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
84° / 32°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Austell, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Austell
2 in or overlapping Austell. Population shown
Cities near Austell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lithia SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 13.5 |
| Powder SpringsCity | 3.5 mi | 8 |
| MabletonCity | 4.3 mi | 36.3 |
| SmyrnaCity | 6.2 mi | 16.2 |
| DouglasvilleCity | 6.8 mi | 22.9 |
| HiramCity | 7.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| ViningsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| MariettaCity | 11 mi | 23.8 |
| South FultonCity | 12 mi | 92.8 |
| DallasCity | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| AtlantaCity | 13 mi | 135.3 |
| East PointCity | 14 mi | 14.7 |
| KennesawCity | 14 mi | 9.8 |
| Kennesaw State UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| College ParkCity | 16 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Austell, GA in?
- Austell is in Cobb County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Austell, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Austell include 30106, 30111.
- What is the population of Austell, GA?
- About 8,447 people live in Austell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Austell?
- Nearby places include Lithia Springs (2.8 mi), Powder Springs (3.5 mi), Mableton (4.3 mi), Smyrna (6.2 mi), Douglasville (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023