Calhoun, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Calhoun is a small incorporated city in Gordon County, Georgia. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 34,754, sits at 34.492°N, 84.939°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Georgia, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Calhoun, GA?

What is the population of Calhoun, GA?

Calhoun has an estimated population of 34,754. That makes it the 40th largest of the 617 places we list in Georgia, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Georgia has about 1,643 residents, so Calhoun is roughly 21.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Georgia with a similar population include LaGrange (35,721), East Point (34,875), Martinez (34,844), Kennesaw (34,077), Douglasville (33,992). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Calhoun differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Calhoun?

Calhoun has about 1,103 people per square mile (426 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 78% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Calhoun use?

Calhoun uses 2 ZIP codes: 30701, 30703. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Calhoun in?

Calhoun is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fort Payne, AL, about 43 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Calhoun located in Georgia?

Calhoun lies in the northwestern part of Georgia, at 34.492° north latitude and 84.939° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 58 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is East Ridge, TN, roughly 39 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Calhoun is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Chattanooga, TN, 43 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Calhoun, GA?

The closest listed place to Calhoun is Dalton, GA, 19.2 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Calhoun in?

Calhoun is in Gordon County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13129. The county contains 5 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Resaca (803), Fairmount (736), Plainville (318), Ranger (136). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Calhoun from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Calhoun is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 58 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,902 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Calhoun?

Yes. Our data lists 5 other places named Calhoun: Calhoun, KY (734), Calhoun, TN (500), Calhoun, MO (453), Calhoun, LA (385), Calhoun, IL (166). When you search for Calhoun, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Calhoun in Gordon County, Georgia.

Planning a move to Calhoun?

If you are weighing Calhoun, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.