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Varnell, GA
City in Whitfield County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30756.
Population
2,920
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
735
ZIP codes
1
Varnell and its ZIP codes
Varnell at a glance
- Varnell is about 3.9 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,100 a year, 11% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,400 (24% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,216 a month.
Local data for Varnell, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Varnell, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,100
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$229,400
Median rent
$1,216/mo
Homeownership
91.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (727), Irish Americans (174), German Americans (164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whitfield County. PPP loans are for Varnell.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,647
55,935 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$497M
FY 2026, $4,832 per person
PPP loans
$78.5K
3 loans, 11 jobs reported
How people get to work
Varnell, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Varnell, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
469
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Varnell, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Varnell
1 in or overlapping Varnell. Population shown
Cities near Varnell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CohuttaCity | 4.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Tunnel HillCity | 5.2 mi | 2 |
| RinggoldCity | 9 mi | 5 |
| DaltonCity | 9 mi | 21.3 |
| Apison, TNCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 16.2 |
| EtonCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| ChatsworthCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| Collegedale, TNCity | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| Ooltewah, TNCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| McDonald, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| South Cleveland, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.1 |
| Wildwood Lake, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12 |
| Conasauga, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Rock SpringCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Fort OglethorpeCity | 17 mi | 13.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Varnell, GA in?
- Varnell is in Whitfield County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Varnell, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Varnell include 30756.
- What is the population of Varnell, GA?
- About 2,920 people live in Varnell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Varnell?
- Nearby places include Cohutta (4.4 mi), Tunnel Hill (5.2 mi), Ringgold (9 mi), Dalton (9 mi), Apison, TN (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023