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Griffin, GA
City in Spalding County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30224.
Population
23,761
Land area
14sq mi
People per sq mi
1,692
ZIP codes
1
Griffin and its ZIP codes
Griffin at a glance
- Griffin is about 8.9 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $43,632 a year, 44% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,900 (27% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,110 a month.
Local data for Griffin, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools9
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants143
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Griffin, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,632
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$220,900
Median rent
$1,110/mo
Homeownership
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,171), German Americans (645), Venezuelan Americans (259).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spalding County. PPP loans are for Griffin.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,770
23,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,149
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$471M
FY 2026, $7,001 per person
How people get to work
Griffin, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Griffin, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
54.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Griffin, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Griffin
1 in or overlapping Griffin. Population shown
Cities near Griffin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ExperimentCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3 |
| East GriffinCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Orchard HillTown | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamsonCity | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Sunny SideCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| Heron BayCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.5 |
| HamptonCity | 9.4 mi | 11 |
| MilnerCity | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| BrooksTown | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| ZebulonCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| WoolseyTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Locust GroveCity | 12 mi | 12.3 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| MeansvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ConcordCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| LovejoyCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Griffin, GA in?
- Griffin is in Spalding County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Griffin, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Griffin include 30224.
- What is the population of Griffin, GA?
- About 23,761 people live in Griffin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Griffin?
- Nearby places include Experiment (2.3 mi), East Griffin (2.5 mi), Orchard Hill (5.4 mi), Williamson (6.4 mi), Sunny Side (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023