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Paulding County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Paulding County, Georgia.
Population
178,909
Land area
312sq mi
People per sq mi
573
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Paulding County
Paulding County at a glance
- Paulding County is about 3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 13th most populous of 159 counties in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $98,031 a year, 27% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $326,300 (8% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,772 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Dallas (14,714), Hiram (5,231) and Braswell (400).
Local data for Paulding County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paulding County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,031
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$326,300
Prices -0.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,772/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
39.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (17,518), German Americans (14,334), Mexican Americans (7,222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,568
30,869 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$897M
FY 2026, $5,319 per person
PPP loans
$135M
4,262 loans, 16,152 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$345K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Paulding County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 39.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paulding County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
447
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
147
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paulding County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Paulding County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Paulding County, GA?
- Dallas is the largest city or town in Paulding County, with about 14,714 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Paulding County?
- Paulding County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30132, 30141, 30157.
- What is the population of Paulding County, GA?
- About 178,909 people live in Paulding County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Paulding County?
- Paulding County borders Cobb County, Douglas County, Carroll County, Bartow County, Polk County, Haralson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023