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Upson County, GA
7 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Upson County, Georgia.
Population
28,029
Land area
323sq mi
People per sq mi
87
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Upson County
Upson County at a glance
- Upson County is 54% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,429, 28% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,700 (44% below Georgia) and median rent is $849 a month.
- Its largest cities are Thomaston (9,831), Hannahs Mill (3,230) and Sunset Village (825).
Local data for Upson County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upson County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,429
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$168,700
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,662), German Americans (674), Mexican Americans (612).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,137
7,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$177M
FY 2026, $6,381 per person
PPP loans
$46.2M
1,815 loans, 5,197 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$39.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Upson County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upson County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
346
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upson County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Upson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Upson County, GA?
- Thomaston is the largest city or town in Upson County, with about 9,831 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Upson County?
- Upson County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30258, 30286, 31097.
- What is the population of Upson County, GA?
- About 28,029 people live in Upson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Upson County?
- Upson County borders Monroe County, Meriwether County, Pike County, Lamar County, Crawford County, Taylor County, Talbot County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023