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Monroe County, GA
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Georgia.
Population
29,664
Land area
396sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 60% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,183 a year, 8% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,200 (11% below Georgia) and median rent is $943 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Forsyth (4,642), Culloden (428) and Bolingbroke (426).
Local data for Monroe County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,183
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$271,200
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,496), German Americans (1,447), Scottish Americans (703).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,980
8,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,201 per person
PPP loans
$30.7M
914 loans, 3,859 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$77.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
278
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, GA?
- Forsyth is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 4,642 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31004, 31029, 31046.
- What is the population of Monroe County, GA?
- About 29,664 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Bibb County, Jones County, Upson County, Butts County, Lamar County, Jasper County, Crawford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023