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Calhoun, GA
City in Gordon County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30701.
Population
18,183
Land area
16.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,087
ZIP codes
1
Calhoun and its ZIP codes
Calhoun at a glance
- Calhoun is about 5.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $58,750, 24% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,000 (17% below Georgia) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Calhoun, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$251,000
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,650), Irish Americans (1,097), German Americans (969).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gordon County. PPP loans are for Calhoun.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,647
25,007 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$327M
FY 2026, $5,690 per person
PPP loans
$73.9M
1,002 loans, 8,739 jobs reported
How people get to work
Calhoun, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
103
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
ZIP codes in Calhoun
1 in or overlapping Calhoun. Population shown
Cities near Calhoun
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ResacaTown | 6.1 mi | 2.8 |
| PlainvilleCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| AdairsvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 9.4 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
| RangerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FairmountCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| KingstonCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| WhiteCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| DaltonCity | 19 mi | 21.3 |
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| RomeCity | 20 mi | 31.8 |
| TrionTown | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| ChatsworthCity | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| SummervilleCity | 23 mi | 4 |
| CartersvilleCity | 23 mi | 28.7 |
| LaFayetteCity | 24 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calhoun, GA in?
- Calhoun is in Gordon County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Calhoun, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Calhoun include 30701.
- What is the population of Calhoun, GA?
- About 18,183 people live in Calhoun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calhoun?
- Nearby places include Resaca (6.1 mi), Plainville (7.4 mi), Adairsville (8.6 mi), Shannon (13 mi), Ranger (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023