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Pickens County, GA
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Pickens County, Georgia.
Population
34,951
Land area
232sq mi
People per sq mi
151
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Pickens County
Pickens County at a glance
- The median household income is $78,930, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $332,700 (10% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,136 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jasper (4,630) and Talking Rock (274).
Local data for Pickens County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pickens County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,930
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$332,700
Prices +0.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,136/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,257), German Americans (3,396), Scottish Americans (1,625).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,644
9,658 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $9,173 per person
PPP loans
$36.04M
948 loans, 4,574 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$205K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pickens County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pickens County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
361
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 31°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pickens County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pickens County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pickens County, GA?
- Jasper is the largest city or town in Pickens County, with about 4,630 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pickens County?
- Pickens County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30143, 30177.
- What is the population of Pickens County, GA?
- About 34,951 people live in Pickens County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pickens County?
- Pickens County borders Cherokee County, Bartow County, Gordon County, Gilmer County, Dawson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023