County ProfileGA
Cherokee County
Population: 266,620 · 9 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
266,620
People
Median age
40.2
Housing
Total households
101,514
Income
Median household income
$108,115
Housing
Total housing units
106,407
Employment
Employment rate
66.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
41.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.6%
County details
Local time 03:14:39(ET)| Name | Cherokee |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 9total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard3 PO Box |
| Area code | 470, 678, 770, 943 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 34.2443166, -84.4750574 |
| Land area | 421 sq miles(1,090.3 km²) |
Map of Cherokee county, Georgia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Cherokee County
Compare the largest cities in Cherokee County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 35,065 | $103,496 | 2ZIPs |
| Canton | 32,973 | $80,091 | 3ZIPs |
| Holly Springs | 16,213 | $113,992 | 1ZIPs |
| Ball Ground | 2,560 | $117,829 | 1ZIPs |
| Nelson | 1,145 | $89,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Waleska | 921 | $56,250 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Cherokee County
Review the most populated postal areas across Cherokee County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS