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Cedartown, GA
City in Polk County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30125.
Population
10,227
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,123
ZIP codes
1
Cedartown and its ZIP codes
Cedartown at a glance
- Cedartown is about 5.9 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 111th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $34,754, 55% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,200 (51% below Georgia) and median rent is $896 a month.
Local data for Cedartown, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cedartown, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,754
Poverty rate
30.7%
Median home value
$147,200
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,561), Guatemalan Americans (1,219), Irish Americans (535).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Cedartown.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,672
11,132 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,771
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$271M
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
PPP loans
$22.4M
528 loans, 2,635 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cedartown, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cedartown, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
415
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cedartown, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.0%
U.S. 11.1% +9.9 pts
ZIP codes in Cedartown
1 in or overlapping Cedartown. Population shown
Cities near Cedartown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cave SpringCity | 7.9 mi | 3.7 |
| AragonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| RockmartCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| LindaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Edwardsville, ALTown | 13 mi | 16.4 |
| BuchananCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| BraswellTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Spring Garden, ALCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| RomeCity | 18 mi | 31.8 |
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| EuharleeCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| TallapoosaCity | 20 mi | 10 |
| Piedmont, ALCity | 21 mi | 9.8 |
| WacoCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| Fruithurst, ALTown | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cedartown, GA in?
- Cedartown is in Polk County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Cedartown, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cedartown include 30125.
- What is the population of Cedartown, GA?
- About 10,227 people live in Cedartown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cedartown?
- Nearby places include Cave Spring (7.9 mi), Aragon (12 mi), Rockmart (12 mi), Lindale (13 mi), Edwardsville, AL (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023