Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia
Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, with 13,233 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pendergrass, 4.8 miles NW.
- 13,233residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 23.1 sq miland area · 59.9 km²
- 573 / sq mipopulation density
- 30549ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a city and the county seat of Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,233 at the 2020 census, up from 9,432 at the 2010 census. As of 2024 the estimated population was 16,459.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $109,828
- Median home value
- $377,300
- Median rent
- $1,074/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Jefferson had 13,233 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,233 |
|---|---|
| Density | 573 per sq mi (221 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,233 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.11 sq mi (59.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1362° N, 83.6022° W |
| ZIP code | 30549 |
| Official website | cityofjeffersonga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1341988 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Pendergrass4.8 mi NW
- Arcade6.1 mi SE
- Talmo7.2 mi NW
- Maysville8.7 mi N
- Commerce9.0 mi NE
- Hoschton9.5 mi W
- Nicholson10.2 mi E
- Statham12.0 mi S
- Russell12.0 mi SW
- Gillsville12.2 mi N
- Winder12.2 mi SW
- Braselton12.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Jackson County, Georgia.
What is the population of Jefferson, GA?
13,233 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, GA?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 30549.
What is the elevation of Jefferson?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson?
Pendergrass (4.8 mi), Arcade (6.1 mi), Talmo (7.2 mi), Maysville (8.7 mi), Commerce (9.0 mi).
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