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Polk County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Polk County, Georgia.
Population
43,785
Land area
310sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Polk County
Polk County at a glance
- Polk County is 26% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,515, 24% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,600 (38% below Georgia) and median rent is $918 a month.
- Its largest cities are Cedartown (10,227), Rockmart (5,204) and Aragon (2,536).
Local data for Polk County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Polk County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,515
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$187,600
Prices -0.5% in a year
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,573), Irish Americans (2,868), German Americans (2,375).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,672
11,132 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,771
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$271M
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
PPP loans
$38.63M
1,095 loans, 4,820 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$83.73K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Polk County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Polk County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
415
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polk County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Polk County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Polk County, GA?
- Cedartown is the largest city or town in Polk County, with about 10,227 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Polk County?
- Polk County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30104, 30125, 30153.
- What is the population of Polk County, GA?
- About 43,785 people live in Polk County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Polk County?
- Polk County borders Paulding County, Bartow County, Floyd County, Haralson County, Cherokee County, AL, Cleburne County, AL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023