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Henry County, GA

5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Henry County, Georgia.

Population

249,960

Land area

319sq mi

People per sq mi

784

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Henry County

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Henry County at a glance

  • Henry County is about 4.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • It is the 9th most populous of 159 counties in Georgia.
  • Households here earn a median of $83,146 a year, 7% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,900 (3% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,674 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Stockbridge (35,737), McDonough (30,947) and Locust Grove (10,532).

Local data for Henry County, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Henry County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$83,146

Poverty rate

9.2%

Median home value

$313,900

Prices +0.5% in a year

Median rent

$1,674/mo

Homeownership

74.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.5%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

33.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (12,981), German Americans (10,239), Mexican Americans (10,070).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,144

75,454 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,537

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.74B

FY 2026, $7,244 per person

PPP loans

$515M

18,884 loans, 53,666 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$1.1M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Henry County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.8%
  • Carpooled8.2%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home15.6%

Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Henry County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

392

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

338

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 32°F

51.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Henry County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.2%

U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Henry County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Henry County, GA?
Stockbridge is the largest city or town in Henry County, with about 35,737 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Henry County?
Henry County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30228, 30248, 30252, 30253, 30281.
What is the population of Henry County, GA?
About 249,960 people live in Henry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Henry County?
Henry County borders DeKalb County, Clayton County, Newton County, Rockdale County, Spalding County, Butts County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023