Ellenwood Georgia Map

About Ellenwood, Georgia

Ellenwood is a locality in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Ellenwood is located at 33.6101°N, 84.2880°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30294.

Ellenwood lies in a gentle cradle of Georgia’s piedmont, where the land rolls with a quiet, persistent undulation, hinting at the distant Appalachian foothills. It lies 5.5 miles north-west of Stockbridge, GA (from Stockbridge, GA: bearing 326°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-west of Stonecrest. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries the rich, earthy scent of pine needles warmed by the day and the faintest whisper of blooming honeysuckle, a sweetness that clings to the humid air. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers, punctuate the landscape, their broad leaves forming canopies that shift and sigh in the breeze, dappling the infrequently trod paths with shifting patterns of light and shadow. The terrain itself, neither flat nor dramatically steep, offers a sense of groundedness, a place where the land seems to breathe with a steady, unhurried rhythm. This particular stretch of Clayton County has long been shaped by the confluence of fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. Historically, agriculture was the lifeblood, with cotton fields once stretching where suburban homes now stand, a testament to a past deeply intertwined with the land’s bounty. The local economy, while diversifying, still retains echoes of its agrarian roots, with small businesses and service industries providing the pulse of daily life, catering to the needs of a growing populace that appreciates Ellenwood’s accessible yet somewhat removed character. The presence of nearby nature preserves and the winding paths of local creeks offer quiet respites, places where the persistent hum of traffic fades, replaced by the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a bird, reminding residents of the natural beauty that continues to hold its own within Ellenwood.

About This Ellenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellenwood, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.61011, -84.287978. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ellenwood and Clayton County.

Detailed location data for Ellenwood includes the ZIP code (30294), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Clayton County (Jonesboro), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ellenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.