ZIP 30721 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Dalton city, GA (30721)

Median Income

$57,749

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,315

Wealth inflow

Population

52,477

Unemployment

5.1%

1.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,315 for ZIP 30721 (Dalton city, GA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.1%+38% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.4%-3% vs US avg

998

Establishments

22,915

Employees

~23 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.6%
Construction7.9%
Manufacturing41.6%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities2.7%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.2%
Professional, scientific, management6.0%
Education, health care, social13.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services3.4%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 30721 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.3%, median income rose 16.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.4%.

Median Income

$57,749

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate