ZIP 30121 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cartersville city, GA (30121)

Median Income

$77,496

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,136

Wealth inflow

Population

25,747

Unemployment

7.3%

3.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,136 for ZIP 30121 (Cartersville 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

7.3%+97% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-73% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.4%-54% vs US avg

538

Establishments

10,360

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing22.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.9%
Professional, scientific, management9.6%
Education, health care, social14.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.5%
Other services3.8%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 30121 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.7%, median income rose 9.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.3%.

Median Income

$77,496

+3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate