Fayetteville
City in Fayette County, Georgia

Fayetteville is a city in Fayette County, Georgia, with 18,957 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Irondale, 6.6 miles E.
- 18,957residents (2020 Census)
- 1,017 ftelevation · 310 m
- 13.0 sq miland area · 33.6 km²
- 1,462 / sq mipopulation density
- 30214ZIP code
About Fayetteville
Fayetteville ( FAY-ət-vil; locally FAY-ət-vəl) is a city in and the county seat of Fayette County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 18,957, up from 15,945 at the 2010 census. Fayetteville is located 22 miles (35 km) south of downtown Atlanta.
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Living in Fayetteville
- Median household income
- $82,188
- Median home value
- $368,200
- Median rent
- $1,720/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Fayetteville had 18,957 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,957 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayetteville at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,957 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.97 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4491° N, 84.4728° W |
| ZIP code | 30214 |
| Official website | fayetteville-ga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1328968 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayetteville
- Irondale6.6 mi E
- Peachtree City6.9 mi SW
- Woolsey7.1 mi SE
- Tyrone7.3 mi W
- Bonanza7.8 mi E
- Jonesboro8.4 mi NE
- Riverdale8.7 mi NE
- Lovejoy8.9 mi E
- Fairburn9.5 mi NW
- Brooks10.8 mi S
- Senoia10.9 mi SW
- Hampton11.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville
What county is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville is in Fayette County, Georgia.
What is the population of Fayetteville, GA?
18,957 people lived in Fayetteville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayetteville, GA?
The ZIP code of Fayetteville is 30214.
What is the elevation of Fayetteville?
1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayetteville?
Irondale (6.6 mi), Peachtree City (6.9 mi), Woolsey (7.1 mi), Tyrone (7.3 mi), Bonanza (7.8 mi).
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