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Jasper County, GA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Jasper County, Georgia.
Population
15,929
Land area
368sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Jasper County
Jasper County at a glance
- Jasper County is 77% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,134 a year, 22% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,400 (20% below Georgia) and median rent is $970 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Monticello (2,747) and Shady Dale (345).
Local data for Jasper County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jasper County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,134
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$243,400
Prices +1.7% in a year
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
39.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,395), German Americans (1,064), Mexican Americans (403).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,459
2,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $6,953 per person
PPP loans
$12.4M
476 loans, 1,409 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$97.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jasper County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jasper County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
228
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jasper County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jasper County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jasper County, GA?
- Monticello is the largest city or town in Jasper County, with about 2,747 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jasper County?
- Jasper County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30056, 31064, 31085.
- What is the population of Jasper County, GA?
- About 15,929 people live in Jasper County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jasper County?
- Jasper County borders Newton County, Monroe County, Jones County, Butts County, Putnam County, Morgan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023