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Howard, GA
Census-designated place in Taylor County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31039.
Population
54
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
1
Howard and its ZIP codes
Howard at a glance
- Howard is 90% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Howard, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Howard.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,010
1,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.1M
FY 2026, $6,407 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Howard, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
211
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Howard
1 in or overlapping Howard. Population shown
Cities near Howard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Junction CityTown | 4.5 mi | 2.4 |
| ButlerCity | 8.8 mi | 3.2 |
| GenevaTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| TalbottonCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.8 |
| TazewellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Box SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| WoodlandCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| ReynoldsCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| IdealCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Sunset VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| ThomastonCity | 20 mi | 9.5 |
| Buena VistaCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| Waverly HallTown | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| ManchesterCity | 23 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howard, GA in?
- Howard is in Taylor County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Howard, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Howard include 31039.
- What is the population of Howard, GA?
- About 54 people live in Howard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howard?
- Nearby places include Junction City (4.5 mi), Butler (8.8 mi), Geneva (10 mi), Talbotton (11 mi), Salem (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023