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ZIP Code 30740
Tunnel Hill, GA, Whitfield County
Population
8,556
Land area
50.1sq mi
People per sq mi
171
City
Tunnel Hill
ZIP 30740 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 30740 at a glance
- The median household income is $79,671, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,600 (20% below Georgia) and median rent is $728 a month.
Local data for ZIP 30740
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 30740, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,671
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$242,600
Prices +17.2% in a year
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
25.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
82
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
433
$15.56M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.58M
137 loans
Campaign donations
$311K
1% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 30740, 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 ZIP 30740, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 30740
ZIP codes near 30740
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 30720Dalton | 5.3 mi | 48.6 |
| 30755Tunnel Hill | 8.3 mi | 36.8 |
| 30728LaFayette | 8.8 mi | 173.4 |
| 30746Resaca | 9.5 mi | 21.2 |
| 30739Rock Spring | 9.5 mi | 25.6 |
| 30736Ringgold | 9.8 mi | 124.6 |
| 30721Dalton | 10 mi | 126.8 |
| 30756Varnell | 12 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 30740?
- ZIP code 30740 is in Tunnel Hill, GA (Whitfield County).
- What county is ZIP code 30740 in?
- ZIP code 30740 is mostly in Whitfield County, Georgia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 30740?
- About 8,556 people live in the 30740 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.