Jefferson, GA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Jefferson, GA is a small incorporated city located in Jackson County in the state of Georgia. Our data estimates 13,322 residents, places it at 34.137°N, 83.602°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 Jefferson, GA?

What is the population of Jefferson, GA?

Jefferson has an estimated population of 13,322. That makes it the 97th 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 Jefferson is roughly 8.1 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 Mountain Park (13,392), Vidalia (13,350), Braselton (12,961), Georgetown (12,951), Vinings (12,934). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Jefferson differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Jefferson?

Jefferson has about 534 people per square mile (206 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Georgia, it is denser than about 48% 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 Jefferson use?

Jefferson uses one ZIP code: 30549. 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 Jefferson in?

Jefferson 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 Signal Mountain, TN, about 121 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 Jefferson located in Georgia?

Jefferson lies in the northern part of Georgia, at 34.137° north latitude and 83.602° west longitude. The state capital, Atlanta, is about 54 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Seneca, SC, roughly 52 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Jefferson is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Gainesville, GA, 17 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Jefferson, GA?

The closest listed place to Jefferson is Commerce, GA, 9.1 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Jefferson in?

Jefferson is in Jackson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 13157. The county contains 8 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 5 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Braselton (12,961), Commerce (7,172), Hoschton (2,180), Arcade (1,972), Nicholson (1,869). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Jefferson from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Jefferson is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 54 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,981 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 Jefferson?

Yes. Our data lists 14 other places named Jefferson: Jefferson, LA (10,501), Jefferson, WI (7,986), Jefferson, IA (4,102), Jefferson, NC (3,928), Jefferson, OR (3,364), Jefferson, OH (3,071), Jefferson, MD (2,235), Jefferson, TX (1,915), and 6 more. When you search for Jefferson, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Jefferson in Jackson County, Georgia.

Planning a move to Jefferson?

If you are weighing Jefferson, 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.