Griffin
City in Spalding County, Georgia
Griffin is a city in Spalding County, Georgia, with 23,478 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 978 ft (298 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Griffin, 2.3 miles E.
- 23,478residents (2020 Census)
- 978 ftelevation · 298 m
- 14.0 sq miland area · 36.4 km²
- 1,671 / sq mipopulation density
- 30223ZIP code
About Griffin
Griffin is a city in and the county seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 23,478.
Griffin was founded in 1840 and named for landowner Col. Lewis Lawrence Griffin.
Griffin Technical College was located in Griffin from 1963 and a branch of Southern Crescent Technical College is in Griffin. The Griffin Synodical Female College was established by Presbyterians, but closed. The University of Georgia maintains a branch campus in Griffin.
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Living in Griffin
- Median household income
- $43,632
- Median home value
- $220,900
- Median rent
- $1,110/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Griffin had 23,478 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,478 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,671 per sq mi (645 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Griffin at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Spalding County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,478 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.05 sq mi (36.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2432° N, 84.2719° W |
| ZIP code | 30223 |
| Official website | cityofgriffin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1335324 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Griffin
- East Griffin2.3 mi E
- Experiment2.9 mi N
- Orchard Hill5.3 mi SE
- Williamson6.8 mi SW
- Sunny Side7.0 mi N
- Heron Bay8.1 mi NE
- Hampton9.5 mi N
- Milner10.0 mi SE
- Brooks10.9 mi W
- Zebulon11.2 mi S
- Woolsey11.4 mi NW
- Locust Grove11.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Griffin
What county is Griffin in?
Griffin is in Spalding County, Georgia.
What is the population of Griffin, GA?
23,478 people lived in Griffin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Griffin, GA?
The ZIP code of Griffin is 30223.
What is the elevation of Griffin?
978 feet (298 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Griffin?
East Griffin (2.3 mi), Experiment (2.9 mi), Orchard Hill (5.3 mi), Williamson (6.8 mi), Sunny Side (7.0 mi).
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