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Cartersville, GA
City in Bartow County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30120, 30121.
Population
24,074
Land area
28.7sq mi
People per sq mi
839
ZIP codes
2
Cartersville and its ZIP codes
Cartersville at a glance
- Cartersville is about 4.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $84,437, 9% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,200 (12% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,229 a month.
Local data for Cartersville, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools7
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants162
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Cartersville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,437
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$338,200
Median rent
$1,229/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,459), German Americans (2,218), Irish Americans (2,164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bartow County. PPP loans are for Cartersville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,353
47,654 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,357
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$678M
FY 2026, $6,224 per person
How people get to work
Cartersville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cartersville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
569
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
179
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cartersville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cartersville
2 in or overlapping Cartersville. Population shown
Cities near Cartersville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmersonCity | 4.6 mi | 8.7 |
| WhiteCity | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| EuharleeCity | 9.3 mi | 5.4 |
| KingstonCity | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| AcworthCity | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| KennesawCity | 15 mi | 9.8 |
| AdairsvilleCity | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| Kennesaw State UniversityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodstockCity | 16 mi | 13 |
| WaleskaCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| BraswellTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| CantonCity | 18 mi | 18.6 |
| AragonCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| FairmountCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cartersville, GA in?
- Cartersville is in Bartow County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Cartersville, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cartersville include 30120, 30121.
- What is the population of Cartersville, GA?
- About 24,074 people live in Cartersville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cartersville?
- Nearby places include Emerson (4.6 mi), White (6.9 mi), Euharlee (9.3 mi), Kingston (9.5 mi), Acworth (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023