Gainesville
City in Hall County, Georgia
Gainesville is a city in Hall County, Georgia, with 42,296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakwood, 5.7 miles SW.
- 42,296residents (2020 Census)
- 1,250 ftelevation · 381 m
- 34.0 sq miland area · 88.0 km²
- 1,245 / sq mipopulation density
- 30501main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 42,296. This city is part of Metro Atlanta.
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Living in Gainesville
- Median household income
- $66,974
- Median home value
- $382,200
- Median rent
- $1,299/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Gainesville had 42,296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42,296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,245 per sq mi (481 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gainesville at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 42,296 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.98 sq mi (88.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2901° N, 83.8291° W |
| ZIP codes | 30501, 30504, 30507 |
| Official website | gainesville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1331908 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gainesville
- Oakwood5.7 mi SW
- Flowery Branch9.7 mi SW
- Talmo10.0 mi SE
- Gillsville11.5 mi E
- Lula12.1 mi NE
- Pendergrass12.1 mi SE
- Braselton12.8 mi S
- Rest Haven13.4 mi SW
- Clermont13.6 mi N
- Hoschton14.8 mi S
- Buford15.0 mi SW
- Mulberry15.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Hall County, Georgia.
What is the population of Gainesville, GA?
42,296 people lived in Gainesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesville, GA?
The main ZIP code is 30501. Other ZIP codes: 30504, 30507.
What is the elevation of Gainesville?
1,250 feet (381 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gainesville?
Oakwood (5.7 mi), Flowery Branch (9.7 mi), Talmo (10.0 mi), Gillsville (11.5 mi), Lula (12.1 mi).
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