Rome, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Rome, GA is an incorporated city located in Floyd County in the state of Georgia. Our data estimates 61,537 residents, places it at 34.266°N, 85.186°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Rome, GA?

What is the population of Rome, GA?

Rome has an estimated population of 61,537. That makes it the 17th 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 Rome is roughly 37.5 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 Alpharetta (67,213), Marietta (60,867), Cartersville (57,873), Smyrna (56,666), Brookhaven (55,554). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Rome differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Rome?

Rome has about 1,163 people per square mile (449 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 80% 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 Rome use?

Rome uses 3 ZIP codes: 30161, 30165, 30162. 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 Rome in?

Rome 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 32 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 Rome located in Georgia?

Rome lies in the northwestern part of Georgia, at 34.266° north latitude and 85.186° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 56 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Fort Payne, AL, roughly 32 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Rome is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Sandy Springs, GA, 52 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Rome, GA?

The closest listed place to Rome is Cedartown, GA, 17.2 miles to the south. 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 Rome in?

Rome is in Floyd County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13115. The county contains 4 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Lindale (4,789), Shannon (1,870), Cave Spring (1,070). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Rome from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Rome is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 56 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,890 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 Rome?

Yes. Our data lists 6 other places named Rome: Rome, NY (32,148), Rome, IL (1,525), Rome, WI (711), Rome, PA (405), Rome, IA (116), Rome, OH (95). When you search for Rome, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Rome in Floyd County, Georgia.

Planning a move to Rome?

If you are weighing Rome, 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.