Irwinton Georgia Map

About Irwinton, Georgia

Irwinton is a locality in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 534. The population density is 69.1 people per km². Irwinton is located at 32.8113°N, 83.1727°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31042.

Irwinton unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of the Georgia Piedmont, a region where broadleaf forests, predominantly oak and pine, begin to surrender to cultivated fields. It lies 26.8 miles east of Macon, GA (from Macon, GA: bearing 94°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of Ivey. The air here carries the earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, particularly potent after a summer shower, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, soft shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain. The Oconee River, a vital artery for this part of the state, flows nearby, its presence felt in the humidity that clings to the air and the occasional glint of sunlight on its meandering waters. The rhythm of life in Irwinton is unhurried, dictated more by the seasons and the demands of agriculture than by the clamor of urban existence. The history of Irwinton is deeply entwined with the agricultural past of Wilkinson County, a legacy that still echoes in its economy, which remains largely rooted in farming, particularly cotton and timber. Established as the county seat, Irwinton has long served as a central hub for the surrounding rural communities, its courthouse standing as a quiet sentinel to decades of local governance and community gatherings. While grand plantations once dominated the landscape, the character of Irwinton today is defined by a more modest, persistent industriousness. The remnants of its past are not ostentatious monuments but rather the enduring spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency, a quiet strength that has allowed Irwinton to weather the shifts in national economies and agricultural trends.

About This Irwinton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Irwinton, 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 Irwinton and Wilkinson County.

Detailed location data for Irwinton includes the ZIP code (31042), telephone area code (912), county seat of Wilkinson County (Irwinton), and school district assignment (Wilkinson 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 Irwinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.