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Barrow County, GA
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Barrow County, Georgia.
Population
89,886
Land area
161sq mi
People per sq mi
558
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Barrow County
Barrow County at a glance
- Barrow County is about 2.9 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 159 counties in Georgia.
- The median household income is $80,653, 4% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,700 and median rent is $1,318 a month.
- Its largest cities are Winder (19,437), Auburn (8,711) and Statham (3,018).
Local data for Barrow County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barrow County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,653
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$294,700
Prices +1.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,318/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,094), Mexican Americans (6,767), German Americans (6,654).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,105
24,813 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$532M
FY 2026, $6,370 per person
PPP loans
$119M
2,514 loans, 13,885 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$358K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Barrow County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barrow County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
288
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barrow County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Barrow County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Barrow County, GA?
- Winder is the largest city or town in Barrow County, with about 19,437 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Barrow County?
- Barrow County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30011, 30620, 30666, 30680.
- What is the population of Barrow County, GA?
- About 89,886 people live in Barrow County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Barrow County?
- Barrow County borders Gwinnett County, Hall County, Clarke County, Walton County, Jackson County, Oconee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023