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Damascus, GA
City in Early County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 39841.
Population
272
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
154
ZIP codes
1
Damascus and its ZIP codes
Local data for Damascus, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Early County. PPP loans are for Damascus.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,653
3,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.8M
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
PPP loans
$1.4M
53 loans, 202 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Damascus, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Damascus, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
22.0%
U.S. 12.1% +9.9 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Damascus
1 in or overlapping Damascus. Population shown
Cities near Damascus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColquittCity | 8 mi | 8.2 |
| ArlingtonCity | 10 mi | 4 |
| BlakelyCity | 13 mi | 17.6 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| LearyCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| BlufftonTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| MorganCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| EdisonCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Cedar SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| DonalsonvilleCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| Iron CityTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| JakinCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| BrinsonTown | 22 mi | 2 |
| NewtonCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| Columbia, ALTown | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| Gordon, ALTown | 25 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Damascus, GA in?
- Damascus is in Early County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Damascus, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Damascus include 39841.
- What is the population of Damascus, GA?
- About 272 people live in Damascus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Damascus?
- Nearby places include Colquitt (8 mi), Arlington (10 mi), Blakely (13 mi), Boykin (14 mi), Leary (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023