ZIP 30144 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Kennesaw city, GA (30144)

Median Income

$84,628

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,576

Wealth inflow

Population

58,389

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,576 for ZIP 30144 (Kennesaw 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

5.8%+56% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-73% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.4%-54% vs US avg

2,217

Establishments

49,513

Employees

~22 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction7.2%
Manufacturing8.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade14.2%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information2.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.9%
Professional, scientific, management15.7%
Education, health care, social18.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.0%
Other services5.7%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 30144 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.2%, median income fell 0.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.3%.

Median Income

$84,628

+13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate