City

Jefferson, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Georgia

👥30,643Population
💰$88,951Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$325,500Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓42.0%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 8.8%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White79.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Black8.8%
Asian2.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.0% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma381 (2%)
HS Graduate4,918 (26.3%)
Some College3,091 (16.5%)
Associates2,447 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,624 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree6,222 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College16.5%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,951 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$325,500 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$964/mo
Total Housing Units10,673
Vacant Units723

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
65%
About Jefferson, GA

Jefferson is a city in Georgia, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,643 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,951 is above the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $325,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $964 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is well-educated. 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.47%).

Jefferson, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30549 30,643 $88,951 $325,500 $964 3.7% 42.0% 83.5%