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Palmetto, GA
City in Fulton County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30268.
Population
4,797
Land area
11.8sq mi
People per sq mi
405
ZIP codes
1
Palmetto and its ZIP codes
Palmetto at a glance
- Palmetto is about 2.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,982 a year, 5% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,800 (25% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,154 a month.
Local data for Palmetto, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmetto, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,982
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$228,800
Median rent
$1,154/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (966), Irish Americans (298), German Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Palmetto.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,950
948,768 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,238
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.5B
FY 2026, $9,831 per person
How people get to work
Palmetto, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmetto, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
992
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmetto, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Palmetto
1 in or overlapping Palmetto. Population shown
Cities near Palmetto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TyroneTown | 5.2 mi | 12.5 |
| Chattahoochee HillsCity | 6 mi | 58.3 |
| FairburnCity | 6.1 mi | 16.9 |
| Union CityCity | 7.2 mi | 19.7 |
| South FultonCity | 9 mi | 92.8 |
| Peachtree CityCity | 11 mi | 25.1 |
| FayettevilleCity | 13 mi | 13 |
| NewnanCity | 13 mi | 19.9 |
| FairplayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| DouglasvilleCity | 13 mi | 22.9 |
| College ParkCity | 14 mi | 11.2 |
| SharpsburgTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| East PointCity | 14 mi | 14.7 |
| TurinTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| East NewnanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| RiverdaleCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmetto, GA in?
- Palmetto is in Fulton County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Palmetto, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palmetto include 30268.
- What is the population of Palmetto, GA?
- About 4,797 people live in Palmetto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmetto?
- Nearby places include Tyrone (5.2 mi), Chattahoochee Hills (6 mi), Fairburn (6.1 mi), Union City (7.2 mi), South Fulton (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023