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Oconee County, GA
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Oconee County, Georgia.
Population
43,551
Land area
184sq mi
People per sq mi
236
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Oconee County
Oconee County at a glance
- Oconee County is 25% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $121,217, 57% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $461,600 (52% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,462 a month.
- Its largest cities are Watkinsville (3,350), Bogart (1,403) and North High Shoals (698).
Local data for Oconee County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oconee County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,217
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$461,600
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,462/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
55.9%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,561), German Americans (4,378), Mexican Americans (1,460).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,685
17,237 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,363
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$372M
FY 2026, $8,911 per person
PPP loans
$95.4M
1,359 loans, 12,928 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$816K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Oconee County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oconee County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
242
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oconee County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Oconee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Oconee County, GA?
- Watkinsville is the largest city or town in Oconee County, with about 3,350 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Oconee County?
- Oconee County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30621, 30622, 30677.
- What is the population of Oconee County, GA?
- About 43,551 people live in Oconee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Oconee County?
- Oconee County borders Clarke County, Walton County, Barrow County, Jackson County, Morgan County, Greene County, Oglethorpe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023