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Rome, GA
City in Floyd County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30161.
Population
38,189
Land area
31.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,199
ZIP codes
1
Rome and its ZIP codes
Rome at a glance
- Rome is about 6.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $54,435, 30% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,300 (23% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,032 a month.
Local data for Rome, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools14
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants226
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Rome, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,435
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$234,300
Median rent
$1,032/mo
Homeownership
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,787), Irish Americans (3,304), Guatemalan Americans (3,109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Rome.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,215
44,187 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $6,383 per person
How people get to work
Rome, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rome, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
55.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rome, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Rome
1 in or overlapping Rome. Population shown
Cities near Rome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.2 |
| LindaleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5 |
| PlainvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Cave SpringCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| KingstonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| LyerlyTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| AdairsvilleCity | 16 mi | 9.4 |
| SummervilleCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| EuharleeCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| AragonCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| CedartownCity | 18 mi | 9.1 |
| CalhounCity | 20 mi | 16.7 |
| TrionTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| RockmartCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rome, GA in?
- Rome is in Floyd County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Rome, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rome include 30161.
- What is the population of Rome, GA?
- About 38,189 people live in Rome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rome?
- Nearby places include Berry College (1.4 mi), Lindale (5.4 mi), Shannon (7.6 mi), Plainville (13 mi), Cave Spring (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023