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U.S. ZIP Code · GA30721

Whitfield County · Dalton, GA

Typical home value

$235,443[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.3%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+8.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.1%
vs metro
-3.9%
vs state
-8.0%
ZIP 30721 location in GA
Location of ZIP 30721 in GA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 30721 is worth $235,443 — 3.9% below the Dalton, GA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,459[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Whitfield County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
53,060[3]
Median household income
$62,094[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Whitfield County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-27[5]
Moved in
1,948
Moved out
1,975

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
21
Elementary
11
Middle
4
High
5
  • Southeast Whitfield County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Whitfield County

    1,512 students

  • Dalton Jr. High School

    Secondary · Grades 8–9 · Dalton Public Schools

    1,114 students

  • Hammond Creek Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dalton Public Schools

    1,059 students

  • Coahulla Creek High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Whitfield County

    1,021 students

  • North Whitfield Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Whitfield County

    781 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,191
Loan principal$188,354
Down payment$47,089
Total interest paid$240,235

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,508
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 30721?
The typical home in 30721 is worth $235,443, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 30721?
Home values in 30721 are up 3.3% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 30721?
The effective property tax rate in 30721 is 0.6% — roughly $1,459 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 30721?
ZIP code 30721 has a population of 53,060 and a median household income of $62,094.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Tunnel Hill, GA

    Typical home
    $242,395
    Gross yield
  • GA

    Typical home
    $223,457
    Gross yield
  • Chatsworth, GA

    Typical home
    $247,829
    Gross yield
  • Dalton, GA

    Typical home
    $268,882
    Gross yield
  • Dalton, GA

    Typical home
    $284,624
    Gross yield
  • Cohutta, GA

    Typical home
    $305,540
    Gross yield

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