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Walker County, GA
7 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Walker County, Georgia.
Population
68,762
Land area
446sq mi
People per sq mi
154
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Walker County
Walker County at a glance
- The median household income is $59,469, 23% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,100 (35% below Georgia) and median rent is $940 a month.
- Its largest cities are LaFayette (6,967), Fairview (5,302) and Chattanooga Valley (4,601).
Local data for Walker County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walker County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,469
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$197,100
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$940/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,993), German Americans (4,837), Scottish Americans (2,023).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,452
14,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$391M
FY 2026, $5,778 per person
PPP loans
$51.22M
1,125 loans, 6,732 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$246K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Walker County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walker County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
407
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
131
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walker County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Walker County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Walker County, GA?
- LaFayette is the largest city or town in Walker County, with about 6,967 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Walker County?
- Walker County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30707, 30725, 30728, 30731, 30739.
- What is the population of Walker County, GA?
- About 68,762 people live in Walker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Walker County?
- Walker County borders Hamilton County, TN, Whitfield County, Floyd County, DeKalb County, AL, Catoosa County, Gordon County, Chattooga County, Dade County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023