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Jones County, GA
1 city or town and 4 ZIP codes in Jones County, Georgia.
Population
28,673
Land area
394sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Jones County
Jones County at a glance
- Jones County is 62% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,500, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,500 (36% below Georgia) and median rent is $964 a month.
Local data for Jones County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jones County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,500
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$194,500
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$964/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,623), German Americans (1,250), Scottish Americans (408).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,377
4,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,324
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $5,918 per person
PPP loans
$30.52M
1,192 loans, 3,315 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$45.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jones County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jones County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
228
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jones County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jones County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jones County, GA?
- Gray is the largest city or town in Jones County, with about 3,512 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jones County?
- Jones County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31032, 31033, 31038, 31211.
- What is the population of Jones County, GA?
- About 28,673 people live in Jones County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jones County?
- Jones County borders Bibb County, Baldwin County, Monroe County, Putnam County, Jasper County, Wilkinson County, Twiggs County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023