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Jackson County, GA
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Georgia.
Population
84,757
Land area
340sq mi
People per sq mi
250
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 32% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 31st most populous of 159 counties in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $89,544 a year, 16% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $345,000 (14% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,126 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Braselton (15,178), Jefferson (14,990) and Commerce (8,013).
Local data for Jackson County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,544
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$345,000
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,126/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,370), German Americans (7,209), Mexican Americans (4,586).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,747
43,619 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $6,628 per person
PPP loans
$144M
2,742 loans, 18,575 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$791K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
353
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, GA?
- Braselton is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 15,178 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30517, 30529, 30548, 30549, 30565.
- What is the population of Jackson County, GA?
- About 84,757 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Gwinnett County, Hall County, Clarke County, Barrow County, Oconee County, Madison County, Banks County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023