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ZIP 30720

Part of Dalton, GA
Pop. 27,249·Whitfield County·167th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,592/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$373
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ZIP 30720 · $1,592
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,104/yr
At $1,592/mo median
Location
CityDalton
StateGA
CountyWhitfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30720 (Dalton, GA) is majority owner-occupied, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,249
Median income
$69,369
Median age
37.1
Renters
43%
Age distribution
24%
23.1%
26.3%
15.8%
Under 1824%
18–3423.1%
35–5426.3%
55–6410.8%
65+15.8%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
39.3%
White58.9%
Black4.8%
Hispanic39.3%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
20.1%
23.7%
27.1%
29.1%
No HS diploma20.1%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
57%
43%
Owner57%
Renter43%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30720 in Dalton, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,539 → $69,369
up 16.5%
Population
26,725 → 27,249
up 2.0%
Renter share
43.1% → 43%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 29.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.1
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,539 in 2021 to $69,369 more recently. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 26,725 residents to roughly 27,249. College-educated residents now make up 29.1% of adults here, versus 27% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30720 covers Dalton, GA. The median rent here is $1,592/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($69,369/yr), ZIP 30720 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30720?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30720 (Dalton, GA) is $1,592. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30720 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30720's median rent of $1,592/mo is $373 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30720 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30720 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #167 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,592/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30720?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,592/mo in ZIP 30720. The local median household income is $69,369/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30720?

Rent in ZIP 30720 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30720 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30720 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,592/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($69,369/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30720 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30720 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43% of ZIP 30720 households are renters, while 57% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30720 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30720 compare to the rest of Dalton?

ZIP 30720 is pricier than Dalton as a whole. At $1,592/mo, it's $75 above the Dalton citywide median of $1,517/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30720 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30720 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,592/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 30720's median household income ($69,369/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30720 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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