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Emerson, GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30137.

Population

1,573

Land area

8.7sq mi

People per sq mi

180

ZIP codes

1

Emerson and its ZIP codes

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Emerson at a glance

  • The median household income is $75,250, close to the Georgia median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,600 (25% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,486 a month.

Local data for Emerson, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Emerson, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$75,250

Poverty rate

12.5%

Median home value

$226,600

Median rent

$1,486/mo

Homeownership

68.5%

Bachelor's or higher

36.7%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

28.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (159), German Americans (145), Scottish Americans (63).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bartow County. PPP loans are for Emerson.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 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

Bartow County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Emerson, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.6%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home18.9%

Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Emerson, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

88° / 29°F

51.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Emerson, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.6%

U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Emerson

1 in or overlapping Emerson. Population shown

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Cities near Emerson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CartersvilleCity4.6 mi28.7
AcworthCity7.3 mi9.1
KennesawCity10 mi9.8
EuharleeCity11 mi5.4
WhiteCity11 mi1
Kennesaw State UniversityCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
KingstonCity13 mi1.3
WoodstockCity13 mi13
TaylorsvilleTown14 mi1.5
DallasCity15 mi8.2
Holly SpringsCity15 mi7.3
BraswellTown15 mi3.2
MariettaCity17 mi23.8
CantonCity17 mi18.6
WaleskaCity18 mi1.7
HiramCity18 mi3.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Emerson, GA in?
Emerson is in Bartow County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Emerson, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Emerson include 30137.
What is the population of Emerson, GA?
About 1,573 people live in Emerson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Emerson?
Nearby places include Cartersville (4.6 mi), Acworth (7.3 mi), Kennesaw (10 mi), Euharlee (11 mi), White (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023