Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta: The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia. It is located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. Alpharetta is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alpharetta Arts Council and the Alpharetta City Hall.

About

Alpharetta is a city located in the county of Fulton in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,551. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 67,897 inhabitants.

The city was created 165 years ago in 1858.

Alpharetta, Georgia is a city located in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Alpharetta's population was 57,551. The estimated population in 2019 was 67,213.

Alpharetta was named after Lady Arabella Dorman (née Corbin), the wife of Milton S. Hershey who had founded Hershey Chocolate Company in Pennsylvania. Hershey developed the town of Hershey Park as a resort for people to visit and stay at his farm. Eventually, he sold his farm and turned it into a tourist attraction called Hersheypark.

In 1957, the town of Milton was incorporated as a city and renamed Alpharetta to avoid confusion with Milton Borough in Pennsylvania. The name "Alpharetta" is a combination of "Lady Arabella" and "-etta", which means "little" in Italian and Latin respectively.

The city's name is a portmanteau for Alice and Paris, two historical figures important to the development of Fulton County. Alice was a young woman who was murdered by her lover who then committed suicide; Paris was an early settler from Tennessee whose name gives rise to several local landmarks including Parrish Avenue which runs through downtown Alpharetta.

Alpharetta has an elevation of 346 m above sea level and covers an area of 70 km2 (27 sq mi). As of the 2010 Census, there were 57,551 people living in Alpharetta.

Alpharetta is known for its award-winning public education system and its suburban charm.

Alpharetta locator map
Location of Alpharetta on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Alpharetta

Population : 67,897 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
County : Fulton County
Area : 55425745 km2
Altitude : 1,135 feet / 346 meters
Establishment : December 12, 1858 (165 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00
Local time : 02:17:00 (19th March 2024)
Postal code : 30004
Population growth : 15.24% (2010-2020)
Alpharetta  Georgia City Hall image
Alpharetta Georgia City Hall
Alpharetta  Georgia City Hall image

Geography

Alpharetta is located at 34°4'31"N 84°17'39"W (34.0753800, -84.2940900).

Alpharetta map

Demographics

The population of Alpharetta increased by 15.24% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 57,551 - census
2011 59,141 2.69% estimation process
2012 61,577 3.96% estimation process
2013 61,937 0.58% estimation process
2014 62,693 1.21% estimation process
2015 63,337 1.02% estimation process
2016 65,411 3.17% estimation process
2017 65,734 0.49% estimation process
2018 66,257 0.79% estimation process
2019 67,213 1.42% estimation process
2020 67,897 1.01% estimation process

Alpharetta zip code is 30004. County name: Fulton, County fips: 13121

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Best Things to Do in Alpharetta

1 Wills Park Recreation Center

Rating: 4.7 (1419)

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Wills Park Recreation Center

2 Webb Bridge Park

Rating: 4.7 (899)

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Webb Bridge Park

3 Rock Mill Park

Rating: 4.7 (461)

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Rock Mill Park

4 Cogburn Road Park

Rating: 4.6 (334)

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Cogburn Road Park

5 North Park

Rating: 4.6 (304)

13450 Cogburn Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004, United States ➦ Show Map

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North Park

Where ot Eat in Alpharetta

1 Topgolf

Rating: 4.5 (2971)

10900 Westside Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009, United States ➦ Show Map

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Topgolf

2 Main Event Alpharetta

Rating: 4.1 (2803)

10700 Davis Dr #100, Alpharetta, GA 30009, United States ➦ Show Map

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Main Event Alpharetta

3 Kona Grill - Alpharetta

Rating: 4.2 (2394)

5100 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009, United States ➦ Show Map

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Kona Grill - Alpharetta

4 The Cheesecake Factory

Rating: 3.9 (2300)

2075 North Point Cir, Alpharetta, GA 30022, United States ➦ Show Map

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The Cheesecake Factory

5 Dave & Buster's

Rating: 4.2 (1583)

6500 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, United States ➦ Show Map

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Dave & Buster's

Where to Stay in Alpharetta

1 Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta

Rating: 4.3 (1466)

5750 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005, United States ➦ Show Map

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Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta

2 Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

Rating: 4.2 (806)

4025 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30005, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta

3 Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/North Point Mall

Rating: 4.1 (693)

7500 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/North Point Mall

4 Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/Windward Parkway

Rating: 4.3 (657)

5595 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/Windward Parkway

5 Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta

Rating: 4.4 (617)

12655 Deerfield Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004, United States ➦ Show Map

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Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta

Other Places in Alpharetta

1 Alpharetta City Hall

Rating: 4.6 (13)

2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009 ➦ Show Map

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Alpharetta City Hall

2 Alpharetta City Clerk

2 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 ➦ Show Map

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Alpharetta City Clerk

People born in Alpharetta (30)

People born in Alpharetta, including musician Riley Puckett, baseball player Everett Teaford, football player Cullen Harper, .

List

  • Daniel Pope (American football player) he was born in 28/03/1975
  • James Ramsey (baseball player) he was born in 19/12/1989
  • John Busing (Player of American football) he was born in 01/09/1983
  • Justin Tuggle (American football player) he was born in 14/01/1990
  • Tanner Smith (basketball player) he was born in 30/03/1990
  • Tyler Ruthven (American soccer player) he was born in 18/07/1988
  • Brad Miller (American ice hockey player) he was born in 31/01/1986
  • Maria Taylor Hyatt (American basketball announcer) she was born in 12/05/1987
  • Lee Chapple (Player of American football) he was born in 25/06/1989
  • Joshua Dobbs (American football player) he was born in 26/01/1995
  • Trey Britton (American basketball player (1989-))
  • Shannon Scott (American professional basketball player) he was born in 21/12/1992
  • C. J. Cochran (US association football player) he was born in 17/09/1991
  • Peyton Barber (American football player) he was born in 27/06/1994
  • Jordan McCrary (US association football player) he was born in 28/07/1993
  • Trevor Gaskins (Panamaian professional basketball player) he was born in 24/11/1989
  • Carl Lawson (American football player) he was born in 29/06/1995
  • Michael Bennett (American-football player (1991-)) he was born in 12/12/1991

Schools in Alpharetta

College & universities near Alpharetta, GA

Code Name City ZIP
454607 Paul Mitchell the School-Esani Roswell (GA) 30076
138813 The Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta (GA) 30328-1635
438586 American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta (GA) 30328
417381 Empire Beauty School-Dunwoody Dunwoody (GA) 30338
425250 Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs Sandy Springs (GA) 30328

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Alpharetta, GA

Code Name Address Type
ATL Peachtree Station 1688 Peachtree Street, NW RAIL
GNS Gainesville 116 Industrial Boulevard RAIL
TCA Toccoa 47 North Alexander St. RAIL

Post offices near Alpharetta

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alpharetta Post Office Alpharetta (GA) 30009
Roswell Postal Stor Post Office Roswell (GA) 30076
Webb Bridg Post Office Alpharetta (GA) 30005
Crosstown Carrier Annex Post Office Roswell (GA) 30075
Alpharetta Carrier Annex Post Office Alpharetta (GA) 30004

Other cities in Fulton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County , GA.

City Name Population Title
Atlanta 512,550 The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Sandy Springs 109,928 A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Roswell 95,434 A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Johns Creek 85,192 The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Milton 40,037 A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
East Point 35,042 City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Union City 22,399 City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
Thomasville 18,493 City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
Fairburn 17,136 City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
College Park 15,199 City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
Hapeville 6,588 City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Palmetto 4,964 City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Alpharetta distances to largest Georgia cities