Folkston, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Folkston, GA is a small incorporated city located in Charlton County in the state of Georgia. Our data estimates 12,001 residents, places it at 30.839°N, 82.007°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Folkston, GA?

What is the population of Folkston, GA?

Folkston has an estimated population of 12,001. That makes it the 107th largest of the 617 places we list in Georgia, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Georgia has about 1,643 residents, so Folkston is roughly 7.3 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 Clarkston (12,637), Jesup (12,198), Bainbridge (12,081), Cordele (11,719), Scottdale (11,568). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Folkston differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Folkston?

Folkston has about 1,199 people per square mile (463 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 81% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Folkston use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Folkston: 31537. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. 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 Folkston in?

Folkston 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 Marianna, FL, about 191 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 Folkston located in Georgia?

Folkston lies in the southeastern part of Georgia, at 30.839° north latitude and 82.007° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 246 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Yulee, FL, roughly 30 miles to the southeast, which shows how near Folkston is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Jacksonville, FL, 40 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Folkston, GA?

The closest listed place to Folkston is Kingsland, GA, 17.0 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Folkston in?

Folkston is in Charlton County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13049. The county contains 2 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 1 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Homeland (941). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Folkston from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Folkston is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 246 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,123 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 Folkston?

No. In our data, Folkston in Charlton County, Georgia is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Folkston?

If you are weighing Folkston, 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.