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Greene County, GA
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Greene County, Georgia.
Population
20,109
Land area
388sq mi
People per sq mi
52
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Greene County
Greene County at a glance
- Greene County is 73% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,272 a year, 12% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $394,800 (30% above Georgia) and median rent is $924 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Greensboro (3,609), Union Point (1,704) and Siloam (344).
Local data for Greene County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greene County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,272
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$394,800
Prices -2.4% in a year
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.8%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,631), German Americans (1,451), Mexican Americans (638).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,395
7,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $11,179 per person
PPP loans
$34.4M
664 loans, 3,877 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$292K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greene County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
222
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greene County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greene County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greene County, GA?
- Greensboro is the largest city or town in Greene County, with about 3,609 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greene County?
- Greene County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30642, 30665, 30669, 30678.
- What is the population of Greene County, GA?
- About 20,109 people live in Greene County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greene County?
- Greene County borders Oconee County, Putnam County, Morgan County, Oglethorpe County, Hancock County, Taliaferro County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023