Jonesboro
City in Clayton County, Georgia
Jonesboro is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, with 4,235 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Irondale, 2.7 miles S.
- 4,235residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 1,415 / sq mipopulation density
- 30236ZIP code
About Jonesboro
Jonesboro () is a city in and the county seat of Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,235 in 2020.
The city's name was originally spelled Jonesborough. During the American Civil War, the final skirmish in the Atlanta campaign was fought here south of Atlanta, cutting off the city and forcing the mayor of Atlanta to surrender at Marietta in early September 1864. The final fall of Atlanta in the Battle of Jonesborough ended up being a decisive point in the nation's history, propelling Abraham Lincoln to re-election two months later, and continuing the war until the Confederacy finally surrendered the following year.
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Living in Jonesboro
- Median household income
- $50,843
- Median home value
- $188,300
- Median rent
- $1,068/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Jonesboro had 4,235 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,235 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,415 per sq mi (546 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jonesboro at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clayton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,235 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.99 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5208° N, 84.3547° W |
| ZIP code | 30236 |
| Official website | jonesboroga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1342604 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jonesboro
- Irondale2.7 mi S
- Morrow4.1 mi N
- Bonanza4.4 mi S
- Riverdale4.4 mi NW
- Lovejoy5.7 mi S
- Lake City6.0 mi N
- Forest Park6.9 mi N
- Stockbridge7.0 mi E
- Fayetteville8.4 mi SW
- Conley8.5 mi N
- Hapeville10.2 mi N
- Hampton10.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro
What county is Jonesboro in?
Jonesboro is in Clayton County, Georgia.
What is the population of Jonesboro, GA?
4,235 people lived in Jonesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jonesboro, GA?
The ZIP code of Jonesboro is 30236.
What is the elevation of Jonesboro?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jonesboro?
Irondale (2.7 mi), Morrow (4.1 mi), Bonanza (4.4 mi), Riverdale (4.4 mi), Lovejoy (5.7 mi).
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