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Jefferson, GA
City in Jackson County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30549.
Population
14,990
Land area
23sq mi
People per sq mi
652
ZIP codes
1
Jefferson and its ZIP codes
Jefferson at a glance
- Jefferson is about 3.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 86th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $109,828, 42% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,300 (24% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,074 a month.
Local data for Jefferson, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jefferson, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,828
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$377,300
Median rent
$1,074/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,230), German Americans (1,114), Mexican Americans (617).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 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
$23.25M
549 loans, 3,147 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jefferson, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Jefferson
1 in or overlapping Jefferson. Population shown
Cities near Jefferson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PendergrassTown | 3.7 mi | 3.8 |
| TalmoTown | 6.3 mi | 3.1 |
| ArcadeCity | 7.3 mi | 9.2 |
| HoschtonCity | 8.8 mi | 5.9 |
| BraseltonTown | 8.8 mi | 13.3 |
| MaysvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 4.7 |
| CommerceCity | 11 mi | 13.5 |
| NicholsonCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| RussellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| GillsvilleCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| WinderCity | 12 mi | 14.9 |
| StathamCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| AuburnCity | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| CarlTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BogartTown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| BethlehemTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jefferson, GA in?
- Jefferson is in Jackson County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Jefferson, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jefferson include 30549.
- What is the population of Jefferson, GA?
- About 14,990 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jefferson?
- Nearby places include Pendergrass (3.7 mi), Talmo (6.3 mi), Arcade (7.3 mi), Hoschton (8.8 mi), Braselton (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023