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Gordon County, GA
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Gordon County, Georgia.
Population
59,100
Land area
356sq mi
People per sq mi
166
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Gordon County
Gordon County at a glance
- The median household income is $63,650, 18% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,900 (27% below Georgia) and median rent is $937 a month.
- Its largest cities are Calhoun (18,183), Fairmount (1,279) and Resaca (1,126).
Local data for Gordon County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gordon County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,650
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$222,900
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$937/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,321), Irish Americans (4,034), German Americans (3,952).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
$79.2M
1,237 loans, 9,386 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$83K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gordon County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gordon County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
392
Most often 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gordon County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gordon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gordon County, GA?
- Calhoun is the largest city or town in Gordon County, with about 18,183 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gordon County?
- Gordon County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30139, 30701, 30733, 30734, 30735.
- What is the population of Gordon County, GA?
- About 59,100 people live in Gordon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gordon County?
- Gordon County borders Cherokee County, Bartow County, Whitfield County, Floyd County, Walker County, Murray County, Pickens County, Gilmer County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023