Hickox Georgia Map

About Hickox, Georgia

Hickox is a locality in Brantley County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 520. The population density is 43.8 people per km². Hickox is located at 31.1505°N, 81.9965°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31553.

Hickox breathes a quiet breath of humid air, a place where the longleaf pines stand sentinel over a landscape softened by a gentle southern inclination. It lies 29.9 miles west of Brunswick, GA (from Brunswick, GA: bearing 270°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-south-west of Nahunta. The land here slopes subtly towards the Okeefenokee Swamp, its edges blurred by a rich, dark loam that nourishes palmetto and sawgrass alike. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with a mosaic of light and shadow, a constant, silent dance that marks the passage of the day. The air itself carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying pine needles, a perfume unique to this corner of Brantley County. The history of Hickox is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot the surrounding fields, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled this land. For generations, the economy here has been largely shaped by the bounty of the earth, with agriculture and timber playing a significant role in its development. The proximity to the vast Okeefenokee Swamp has always been a defining feature, its mysterious depths a source of both sustenance and folklore for the people of Hickox. While not a hub of bustling industry, the quiet rhythm of life persists, marked by the slow growth of crops and the steady hum of local businesses catering to the needs of this close-knit community.

About This Hickox Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hickox, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hickox and Brantley County.

Detailed location data for Hickox includes the ZIP code (31553), telephone area code (229), county seat of Brantley County (Nahunta), and school district assignment (Brantley County School District). 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 Hickox is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.