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Fayette County, GA
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Fayette County, Georgia.
Population
122,244
Land area
195sq mi
People per sq mi
628
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Fayette County
Fayette County at a glance
- Fayette County is about 3.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 159 counties in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $111,978 a year, 45% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $436,400 (44% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,898 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Peachtree City (39,576), Fayetteville (19,719) and Tyrone (7,896).
Local data for Fayette County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,978
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$436,400
Prices +0.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,898/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
49.9%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,716), Irish Americans (10,882), Mexican Americans (4,663).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,180
48,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,159
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$922M
FY 2026, $7,737 per person
PPP loans
$299M
6,268 loans, 36,881 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$931K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fayette County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
460
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
421
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fayette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fayette County, GA?
- Peachtree City is the largest city or town in Fayette County, with about 39,576 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fayette County?
- Fayette County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30205, 30214, 30215, 30269, 30290.
- What is the population of Fayette County, GA?
- About 122,244 people live in Fayette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fayette County?
- Fayette County borders Fulton County, Clayton County, Coweta County, Spalding County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023