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Kennesaw, GA
City in Cobb County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30144, 30152.
Population
34,605
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,544
ZIP codes
2
Kennesaw and its ZIP codes
Kennesaw at a glance
- Kennesaw is about 19 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $83,356 a year, 8% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $335,400 (11% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,845 a month.
Local data for Kennesaw, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kennesaw, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,356
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$335,400
Median rent
$1,845/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
47.3%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,685), German Americans (3,085), Mexican Americans (2,605).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cobb County. PPP loans are for Kennesaw.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,377
381,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,583
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $6,693 per person
How people get to work
Kennesaw, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kennesaw, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,144
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kennesaw, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Kennesaw
2 in or overlapping Kennesaw. Population shown
Cities near Kennesaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| AcworthCity | 3.1 mi | 9.1 |
| MariettaCity | 6.6 mi | 23.8 |
| WoodstockCity | 7.8 mi | 13 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| EmersonCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| Powder SpringsCity | 12 mi | 8 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| Mountain ParkCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SmyrnaCity | 13 mi | 16.2 |
| HiramCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| ViningsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| AustellCity | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| DallasCity | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| CartersvilleCity | 15 mi | 28.7 |
| RoswellCity | 15 mi | 40.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kennesaw, GA in?
- Kennesaw is in Cobb County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Kennesaw, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kennesaw include 30144, 30152.
- What is the population of Kennesaw, GA?
- About 34,605 people live in Kennesaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kennesaw?
- Nearby places include Kennesaw State University (2.3 mi), Acworth (3.1 mi), Marietta (6.6 mi), Woodstock (7.8 mi), Fair Oaks (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023