Fairburn, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Fairburn is a small incorporated city in Fulton County, Georgia. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 16,768, sits at 33.550°N, 84.591°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Georgia, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Fairburn, GA?

What is the population of Fairburn, GA?

Fairburn has an estimated population of 16,768. That makes it the 74th largest of the 617 places we list in Georgia, and the 10th largest of 14 places in Fulton County. The typical place in Georgia has about 1,643 residents, so Fairburn is roughly 10.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Georgia with a similar population include Americus (16,939), North Decatur (16,701), Norcross (16,592), Monroe (16,380), Conyers (16,256). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Fairburn differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Fairburn?

Fairburn has about 992 people per square mile (383 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 75% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Fairburn use?

Fairburn uses 2 ZIP codes: 30268, 30213. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Fairburn in?

Fairburn is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Roanoke, AL, about 53 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Fairburn located in Georgia?

Fairburn lies in the northwestern part of Georgia, at 33.550° north latitude and 84.591° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 18 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Roanoke, AL, roughly 53 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Fairburn is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Atlanta, GA, 18 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Fairburn, GA?

The closest listed place to Fairburn is Union City, GA, 3.5 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Fairburn in?

Fairburn is in Fulton County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13121. The county contains 14 places in our data, 12 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Atlanta (5,449,398), Sandy Springs (109,452), South Fulton (99,155), Roswell (94,763), Johns Creek (84,579). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Fairburn from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Fairburn is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 18 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,932 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Fairburn?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Fairburn: Fairburn, SD (98). When you search for Fairburn, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Fairburn in Fulton County, Georgia.

Planning a move to Fairburn?

If you are weighing Fairburn, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.